Security Buildup Remains in Effect After Peaceful Mass Protest

Government security forces kept up a visible presence in central Phnom Penh on Sunday morning after what on Saturday promised to be the first of many opposition-led mass protests against the contested results of the country’s July 28 national election. Some 20,000 CNRP supporters turned out for Saturday’s peaceful rally despite warnings from the government of possible violence, and military and riot police in full gear were still manning roads Sunday with metal barricades ready to be deployed at a moment’s notice. Military police spokesman Brigadier General Kheng Tito said the security forces were all still in the city, on alert, and would stay that way until the next government is formed. “We haven’t withdrawn our forces to anywhere. We will continue to maintain security until the new government is formed,” he said. “When the lawmakers enter the National Assembly and everything is done and the situation returns to normal, we will withdraw our forces.” …

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