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                 US Condemns Cambodia Ban on Foreign Broadcasts

   The United States has condemned a Cambodian government order that bans
   local radio stations from broadcasting content from foreign media in
   the run-up to a general election in July.
   U.S. State Department spokesman Patrick Ventrell said Friday that the
   Cambodian information ministry had published a directive banning
   broadcasts of foreign-produced radio programs for 31 days prior to the
   July 28 election. The directive also ordered stations to stop carrying
   reports on foreigners playing any role in the campaign.
   Ventrell called the directive a serious infringement of press freedom
   that calls into question whether the vote will be free and fair.
   The restrictions affect such organizations as Radio Free Asia and Voice
   of America.
   VOA Executive Editor Steve Redisch released a statement Friday
   condemning any effort to silence the media.
   Redisch said reliable, accurate and balanced news and information are
   critically needed ahead of elections.
   VOA is considering adding additional frequencies to its shortwave
   broadcasts, which are not affected by the ban.
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