Cambodian anti-riot police hold special training as opposition plans for mass protest
The Phnom Penh Municipal Police of Cambodia conducted a special training at the capital’s Freedom Park on Monday after the opposition set to stage a three-day mass protest from Wednesday against the results of the July’s election that handed victory to Prime Minister Hun Sen’s ruling party.
About 2,000 policemen, armed with shields and batons, joined the half-day training, said Gen. Chuon Narin, deputy chief of the Phnom Penh Municipal Police.
The training aimed to strengthen security forces’abilities in maintaining security, safety and public order for the city.
The training came after the opposition Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP) announced last week a three-day mass demonstration from Oct. 23 with 20,000 to 50,000 participants at the capital’s Freedom Park. …
Xinhuanet News Staff
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