Gov’t travel ban flouted

While the majority of Cambodians have paid heed to Prime Minister Hun Sen’s order to stay put and not travel during the Khmer New Year – the holidays of which were also postponed – several hundred have left Phnom Penh nonetheless.

They have allegedly breached provincial borders, including those that were under police supervision, despite travel restrictions imposed by the government last week to stem the spread of Covid-19.

The departure correlates with the eerie silence at dusk in the city that has witnessed the emptying out of its inhabitants since last weekend. This is evidenced by the voluntary closure of shops including cafes, restaurants and stalls that are usually staffed by people who come from different provinces.

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