PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - Cambodia's government has issued a decree establishing a China-style internet gateway that will allow online traffic to be controlled and monitored, prompting local concern that democratic freedoms could be under threat.
The 11-page decree announced on Wednesday (Feb 17) seeks to facilitate and manage internet connections to help revenue collection, protect national security and maintain social order, culture and tradition.
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