Lawmakers beaten at National Assembly
Opposition lawmakers Nhay Chamroeun and Kong Sakphea were viciously beaten and left seriously injured yesterday morning as a protest outside the National Assembly against Cambodia National Rescue Party deputy leader Kem Sokha descended into violence.
The ruling Cambodian People’s Party denied any involvement in organising the demonstration, despite CPP district politicians being present among the crowd and Prime Minister Hun Sen warning the previous day that such a protest would take place. …
As many as 2,000 protesters had assembled outside the National Assembly early yesterday morning to demand the resignation of CNRP deputy leader Kem Sokha from his role as National Assembly vice president.
Protesters accused Sokha of deception and inciting hatred between the government and opposition, and presented a petition to the National Assembly for his removal. …
Khouth Sophak Chakrya, Charles Parkinson and Shaun Turton
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