Phnom Penh court under tight security during questioning 25 protesters

 

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PHNOM PENH (The Cambodia Herald) – The Phnom Penh Municipal Court heard Tuesday case of 25 people arrested at violent clashes on Veng Sreng Street, at Yakjin factory and in front of Stung Meanchey pagoda. 

The security in front of the court was tightened as anti-riot police were seen deployed. Streets in front of and around the court were blocked with barricades. 

Hundreds of protesters were gathering and shouting near the barricades to demand the release of the arrestees including Vorn Pov, President of the Independent and Democracy and Informal Economic Association. 

In room number 1, the court asked only two people among ten arrested at Yakjin factory, but Vorn Pov, Chan Puthisak and Theng Savoeun were not among those questioned today. 

In room number 2, the court questioned ten people who were among 13 arrested following the violent clashes on Veng Sreng Street that left at least five people dead, and over 40 injured. 

Regarding the case of SL factory, the judge has already questioned the two arrestees, and will announce their verdicts on May 30. 

The court will hear the case of Vorn Pov and other protesters on May 20.

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