Protest against Rainsy gets quick green light

City Hall gave the green light to about 100 garment workers to protest against opposition leader Sam Rainsy at Freedom Park yesterday because the event was expected to be “small and easy to control” and not against “government policy”.

Srey Chamroeun – leader of a student group that for months harassed CNRP acting president Kem Sokha over affair allegations – applied for permission to hold the rally following Rainsy’s call for the European Union to leverage Cambodia’s garment industry for improved human rights.

The approval came after several events – including one organised by radio station director and government critic Mam Sonando – were refused by the municipality.

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