Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Daily Update from Local Newspapers January 28, 2014




1.                               Politics/Human Rights

Authorities Disperse the Protesters In Front of the Ministry of Information
                                                                                                        
The competent authorities had dispersed the protesters led by Mr. Mam Sonando, President of Beehive Radio, in front of the Ministry of Information while they were calling for increased radio bandwidth as well as TV license on 26 January 2014. Hundreds of military polices held the batons which led by Major General Rath Srieng, Gendarmerie Commander, broke up a rally and fired smoke canisters to protesters, which caused around 10 protesters were left injured and some had fallen down in a faint due to the smoke canisters. Mr. Long Dimanche, spokesman for Phnom Penh City Hall, said the military forces just implemented the law through a decision of Phnom Penh City Hall that did not allow Mr. Sonando to make a protest and march to the Ministry of Information as it would cause turmoil to society, yet he still violated the permission of City Hall. (Rasmei Kampuchea, 28 January 2014)

2.                 Diplomatic Issue
3.                 Economy/Development
4.                 Korea’s Interest in Cambodia

Volunteer Students of Changwon National University Continue to Build a House and Contribute the Clothes to Poor Citizens in Chong Knies and Srok Pouk
                                                                                                        
The volunteer students of Changwon National University continued to help community in Cambodia. They have served lots of humanity activity in Chong Knies area and Phnom Kroam, Siem Reap province including contributing the foods and breads to the people and children, building a house for homeless citizens, donating 2 boats to citizens, and contributing clothes and other materials. (Kampuchea Tmey, 28 January 2014)

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