Sar Kheng bans rally, gives police $54K in bonuses
Interior Minister Sar Kheng on Friday warned that a union-led public forum scheduled for Freedom Park on Saturday morning would not be allowed to proceed, adding that a fresh wave of union marches next week are also banned. The security minister’s comments came during a talk he gave to more than 3,100 police officers at the Interior Ministry compound, during which he lauded the security forces’ response to strikes and protests—which have left at least seven civilians dead and dozens wounded since September. … Mr. Kheng also handed each officer present 70,000 riel ($17.50) in cash, amounting to a total of $54,477, as a gesture of his thanks for their work in suppressing protests. … Mr. Kheng said the more than $54,000 in cash handed to the police officers on Friday was a personal gift from him, National Police Chief General Neth Savoeun and their “associates.” He also promised the officers that there would be more cash to come if the authorities keep up their work in suppressing protest. …
Khuon Narim
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