Observers say Cambodia’s newly released 2025 Press Freedom Index reflects only a domestic perspective and fails to align with international assessments of media freedom.
The report, published by the Ministry of Information, claims that press freedom in Cambodia has improved significantly.
However, analysts argue that the findings highlight a deeper divide between the government’s self-assessment and international perceptions of media independence.
Development and research consultant Sek Socheat told The Cambodia Daily that Cambodia’s evaluation of press freedom should not be confined to national measurements.
Author's summary: Cambodia's press freedom index is questioned by observers.