Overview

• John Pilger, the renowned Australian journalist and documentary filmmaker, has died aged 84.
• Pilger was known for his investigative journalism and documentaries, particularly his coverage of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia.
• He was a strong critic of Western foreign policy and Australia's treatment of its Indigenous population.
• Pilger also campaigned for the release of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
• He won numerous awards for his work, including an International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences award and the Richard Dimbleby BAFTA award.