Decree allows the blocking of content deemed to has been uncovered by another cybersecurity law, “affect safety, national revenue, social order, dignity, dated Sept. 2, 2022, whose leaked version was culture, traditions and customs”. The language of obtained in March 2023 by international nonprofit Article 6 does not clarify whether it permits the journalism organisation Rest of World. Though blocking of content prior to publication, which intended to prevent and respond to cybersecurity would prohibit particular instances of expression. 25 attacks, in reality, it may represent another weapon Article 12 further mandates government appointed used by the government to suppress critics and NIG operators to censor, disconnect, or block any strengthen internet censorship. Indeed, anyone who network connection that facilitates the publication opposes the execution of the responsibilities of the of such content. The RGC decided to postpone the Ministry or the Security Committee could face up instrument’s implementation the next day, February to one year’s imprisonment and a maximum fine of 16th, citing COVID-19 as its reason. More than KHR 150 million (around $37,000). This has raised 30 civil society groups have expressed concerns concerns among civil society actors who consider regarding the Decree and called for its revocation. 27 that the law may pave the way for further abuses, The RGC’s ambition to tighten its grip over its internet particularly in the run-up to the July 2023 elections.28 Cambodia 26 43