Mam Sonando says protest will proceed, but he won’t lead

31 March 2014
The Cambodia Daily
Communications / Communications policy and administration / Government / Government services / Human rights / Ministries and other national bodies / Ministry of Information / Provincial and local governments / Radio / Social development
Beehive Radio / Kheng Tito / Mam Sonando / Ministry of Information / National Military Police / Phnom Penh City Hall

Independent radio station owner Mam Sonando said he would not lead a banned protest he had planned for today outside Information Ministry headquarters in Phnom Penh, but would attend if his supporters went ahead with the demonstration on their own. “I will not lead [the protest] because I was not allowed by City Hall,” Mr. Sonando said. “But I will just join with the people who demand their rights and freedom of information.” “The current leaders cannot oppress us and accuse us of committing a crime if we only protest for freedom and the right to information,” he added. …

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