Tens of thousands of Cambodia opposition protesters rally against PM Hun Sen’s gov’t

An estimated 40,000 opposition supporters took to the streets in capital Phnom Penh Sunday afternoon to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Hun Sen and a re-vote following allegations of serious irregularities during the July election. It was the 15th day of the opposition's daily protests and was the largest-ever since the disputed July poll because thousands of protesting garment workers, who have gone on strikes since Wednesday over low wage hike, have also taken part in the opposition's protests. ... Premier Hun Sen, who has ruled the country for 28 years, said on Dec. 20 that he would neither step down nor hold a reelection because he had done nothing wrong. He also warned to take legal action against protesters if they blocked highways or captured government buildings. Political analysts proposed that Cambodia should hold a referendum to decide whether the country calls a reelection or not after allegations of serious irregularities during the July election. ...

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