Ankara: Journalists from Cambodia and several other nations participated in intensive first aid training as part of the "War Journalism" training programme held in Ankara, Turkey, on September 15. The first aid segment serves as a crucial component of the war journalism curriculum, designed to equip reporters with essential self-defence skills and the ability to save lives during emergencies in high-risk combat zones or conflict-ridden areas.

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, during the practical hands-on session, participants underwent rigorous training on key emergency medical procedures. These included hemorrhage control and wound dressing using pressure applications and splints, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for unconscious victims, and safe casualty evacuation techniques. The goal was to ensure injured personnel can be moved out of high-threat environments without aggravating injuries.

The specialised training aims to enhance the personal safety of both foreign and local reporters operating in high-risk zones. It also reinforces professional standards for safer, more responsible conflict reporting, ensuring journalists are better prepared to handle the dangers that come with reporting from conflict areas.