The War On News

How governments have limited journalists, 1900 to today.

Claim 516

Hun Sen said the outlet had slandered him and his son over the earthquake aid article.

Published 2026-09-23. Last reviewed 2026-09-22. 1 source.

Statement
Hun Sen said the outlet had slandered him and his son over the earthquake aid article.
Field
stated_justification
Value
Hun Sen's stated reason
About
incident 2023-cambodia-shutters-voice-of-democracy
Source
Cambodian authorities shutter Voice of Democracy news outlet
Publisher
Committee to Protect Journalists
Method
outlet report
Checked
2026-09-22
Confidence
medium
Status
current
Source date
2023-02-13

Quotation from the source

intentionally slandered him and his son Hun Manet