After his arrest for Facebook posts, a Cambodian reporter says he will become a farmer instead

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — It’s tough being a reporter in Cambodia, whose government frowns on independent journalism that questions authority. Veteran investigative reporter Mech Dara learned the hard way, when he was recently jailed on a felony charge for some items he had posted on Facebook. Now he plans to be a farmer despite being praised for his work uncovering corruption, environmental destruction, and human trafficking. He says he plans to leave the profession and grow vegetables in his hometown. A few weeks in jail in pre-trial detention helped convince him it is time to leave journalism behind..