Authority will not use forces to crackdown on protesters: Governor

1 January 2014
The Cambodia Herald
Civil society / Crime and law enforcement / Government / Human rights / Infrastructure / Law and judiciary / Social development
Cambodia National Rescue Party / Cambodian People's Party / CNRP / CPP / Pa Socheatvong

Phnom Penh governor Pa Socheatvong said that authorities will not use forces to crack down on protesters. … The governor met with Phnom Penh officials to clarify the government’s position on how to deal with protests led by Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP). Pa Socheatvong added the CNRP protests violated the law, causing public disorder and affecting the livelihoods of the residents. … When asked why government didn’t take action against the activities, which caused public disorder and social security, he said “we are using measures by avoiding using forces.” …

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