Human Rights Day marches gathering steam despite gov’t obstacles
Authorities in Siem Reap on 9 December blocked a march celebrating International Human Rights Day (IHRD), as officials in Phnom Penh reiterated their threat to shut down a planned mass rally in the capital on 10 December.
As IHRD, officially on 10 December, approaches, associated demonstrations across the Cambodia are gaining momentum.
On 9 December, rallies were held in five provinces – Koh Kong, Siem Reap, Takeo, Kratie and Svay Rieng.
