Officers queried on shootings

Military police officers involved in the clash on Veng Sreng Boulevard that led to the deaths of at least four protesters earlier this month have been questioned in connection with the shootings, though none will face charges, a military police spokesman said yesterday. The five officers, whose names and positions are unknown, were questioned about their role in the violence at Phnom Penh Municipal Court last week, Brigadier General Kheng Tito said. … Chhan Soveth, deputy head of rights group Adhoc’s human rights and legal aid division, said a deeper investigation was needed into who gave the order to shoot, if one was given. …

Buth Reaksmey Kongkea and Daniel Pye
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