14 Nov
2019
14 Nov
'19
9:26 a.m.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 14, 2019
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Statement of Libby Liu, President of Radio Free Asia, on Anniversary of
Arrest of Ex-RFA Journalists in Cambodia
WASHINGTON - Radio Free Asia President Libby Liu today issued the
following statement on the two-year anniversary of the arrest of Uon Chhin
and Yeang Sothearin, two former RFA journalists in Cambodia, who still
face charges, including "espionage," in connection with their work for
RFA. On Nov. 11, The Bangkok Post published Liu's related op-ed
<https://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/1791569/hun-sens-media-witch-
hunt-must-end> . Liu's statement is as follows:
"For two years, journalists Yeang Sothearin and Uon Chhin have been forced
to endure a never-ending nightmare at the hands of Cambodian authorities.
Their unjust prosecution is emblematic of the struggle for press freedom
and free expression in Cambodia.
"On the anniversary of their arrest - when Sothearin and Chhin's ordeal
began - there is an opportunity to do the right thing by dropping the
unsubstantiated charges against them. Authorities can end a pointless
persecution of two proud journalists and rekindle some hope for a free
press in Cambodia."
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Radio Free Asia is a private, nonprofit corporation broadcasting and
publishing online news, information, and commentary in nine East Asian
languages to listeners who do not have access to full and free news media.
RFA's broadcasts seek to promote the rights of freedom of opinion and
expression, including the freedom to "seek, receive, and impart
information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers." RFA
is funded by an annual grant from the United States Agency for Global
Media.
Rohit Mahajan | Radio Free Asia | Vice President of Communications &
External Relations
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