Cambodia: Protest Rally Thwarted
International New York Times / Associated Press | MARCH 31, 2014
Police officers on Monday beat antigovernment protesters who defied a
ban on public demonstrations to demand a license for what would be Cambodia’s first opposition television channel. Several hundred supporters of Mam Sonando,
a fierce government critic, came out to protest and at least two people
were injured in the clash while several more were punched and kicked by
security officers. Prime Minister Hun Sen’s government has refused to
issue a television license to Mr. Sonando, a radio journalist, saying
there is no frequency available. All existing stations are closely
linked to Mr. Hun Sen, who has been in power for decades. The government
has faced increasingly frequent street protests since July, when
elections were held that the opposition says were rigged in favor of Mr.
Hun Sen’s party.
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