Cambodia Intensifies Anti-Fake News Campaign Targeting Youth in Siem Reap

On the morning of July 15, 2026, the Department of Information of Siem Reap Province continued the "Say No to Fake News" campaign, phase two, at Banteay Srei High School, Preah Dach Commune, Banteay Srei District, Siem Reap Province. This campaign focuses on educating students about the impact of false information and enhancing their information verification skills in the digital age. The event was attended by H.E. Tep Asnarith, Undersecretary of State and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Information, leaders from the Provincial Department of Information, the Director of the Provincial Department of Education, Youth and Sport, the Deputy Governor of Banteay Srei District, as well as approximately 1,000 teachers and students. The campaign aims to raise public awareness about the dangers of fake news, how to protect oneself from various deceptions in the digital era, and to strengthen citizens' ability to receive and use information with a high sense of responsibility. Furthermore, this effort reflects the unwavering commitment of the Royal Government and the Ministry of Information to strengthen information security and build digital resilience for all citizens, especially in protecting Cambodian youth from the catastrophe of fake news. It is worth recalling that the "Say No to Fake News" campaign, phase two, under the theme "Strengthening Information and Media Literacy for Information Security," was officially launched on May 18, 2026, at Samdech Hun Sen Bun Rany High School, Wat Phnom, under the high chairmanship of H.E. Net Pheaktra, Minister of Information. This second phase is currently being implemented in 11 target provinces and the capital city, including: Phnom Penh, Preah Vihear, Takeo, Kampong Speu, Siem Reap, Kampong Cham, Kampong Thom, Pursat, Kampot, Kep, and Koh Kong. Concurrently, the working group will continue the campaign to cover all 25 provinces in the year 2026.