Two-day alcohol ban planned during Commune Election

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The government announced yesterday that it will enforce a two-day ban on the consumption of alcohol during the upcoming Commune Election to promote a free, fair, and non-violent environment.

 

Prime Minister Hun Sen on signing the directive banning alcohol consumption on June 4 and 5 noted that in the past the government has observed that the consumption of alcohol during commune elections has caused violence, traffic accidents, public disorder, and criminal activity.

 

In accordance with the laws, regulations and procedures for the Commune Election 2022, the directive orders owners of establishments that sell alcohol to close one day before the election and on election day and not to sell any type of alcoholic beverage to prevent violence, traffic accidents, public disorder that can be caused by alcohol consumption.

 

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