Phnom Penh governor wants separation of pagodas, politics

28 January 2015
The Cambodia Daily
Government / Provincial and local governments
But Buntenh / Independent Monk Network for Social Justice / Pa Socheatvong / Phnom Penh Municipal Hall

Phnom Penh governor Pa Socheatvong used an inauguration ceremony for new buildings at Wat Sras Chak on Tuesday to call on politicians and civil society groups to stop distracting Buddhist monks with activities unrelated to religion. Speaking to hundreds of people at a ceremony to inaugurate new living quarters and other facilities for monks at the pagoda in Daun Penh district, Mr. Socheatvong said monks should be focusing on religious matters. ... Though Mr. Socheatvong did not name any politicians or parties, the opposition CNRP successfully mobilized hundreds of monks to take part in its street protests following the 2013 national election. ...

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