iMAP Cambodia 2024 Internet Censorship Report

Key Findings

The OONI Probe Tools recorded a total of 2,440,169 running times while testing 1,940 websites for internet censorship between July 2023 and June 2024, revealing that 65 websites were identified as blocked. The majority of these blocked sites were in the News category, indicating significant censorship in the media sector.

Among the 65 blocked websites, 29 had content specifically related to Cambodia, highlighting targeted censorship affecting local information access. This suggests a focused effort to control information within the region.

All identified blocked websites were subjected to DNS blocking methods, reflecting a common censorship technique employed by authorities. This method was prevalent across connections from 31 Internet Service Providers, with Viettel Cambodia (Metfone) being the most significant blocker.

The report for 2024 noted an increase of over 28 blocked websites compared to the previous year, with a pronounced concentration in the News and Human Rights categories. This trend underscores growing concerns regarding freedom of expression and access to information.