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Security beefed up at Sokha’s prison ahead of CNRP lawmakers’ visit


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In an apparent show of force, the government yesterday sent 75 additional police officers to the prison where opposition leader Kem Sokha is being held, a day before Cambodia National Rescue Party representatives plan to gather in front of the prison to protest his arrest.

 

However the police presence at Correctional Centre 3 (CC3) could prove to be even bigger. In response to the CNRP’s announcement, government mouthpiece Fresh News quoted Tbong Khmum Provincial Police Chief Pen Rot yesterday evening as saying that 200 police staff and 100 soldiers would be sent to the prison today “to maintain security and order for the society and country”.

 

Meanwhile, international protests against the controversial decision to charge Sokha with “treason” kicked off in multiple countries over the weekend, drawing a quick rebuke from media aligned with the ruling Cambodian People’s Party.

 

read more http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/security-beefed-sokhas-prison-ahead-cnrp-lawmakers-visit

 

 
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