Cambodian journalist Suon Chan was beaten to death by a group of fishermen after he had reported on illegal fishing methods.
The 44-year-old reporter worked for the Khmer-language newspaper, Meakea Kampuchea (Cambodia's Way), in Kampong Chhnang province.
After he revealed that people were using electric rods to kill fish in conservation areas of the Cholkiri district he was confronted at his home by a group of about 10 fishermen last Friday (31 January).
It is claimed that he was stoned and that four of the men beat him unconscious with bamboo sticks. Two of his relatives who tried to help him were also beaten and taken to hospital.
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), in registering its concern about the killing, said it is deeply concerned about journalist safety in Cambodia in recent weeks.
Sources: Phnom Penh Post/IFJ
