Cambodian Ministry of Protection speaks out about home safety scenario

Cambodia’s Ministry of Nationwide Protection (MoD) confirmed on August 19 that no protests or anti-government actions happened within the nation final weekend, regardless of calls from opposition teams.

In accordance with the MoD, the scenario stays calm and secure whereas the armed forces are on alert to forestall any chaos.

The MoD mentioned on August 18 that some opposition activists overseas tried to incite protests within the capital Phnom Penh.

Nonetheless, based on Normal Chhum Sucheat, MoD spokesman, there isn’t a signal of any marching actions in Cambodia.

In accordance with the Khmer Occasions, the MoD’s evaluation of the present scenario is obvious: The opposition has failed in its try and incite protests. Normal Sucheat mentioned that “the opposition overseas has tried to overthrow the professional authorities in an undemocratic means and has failed.”

Police elevated patrols within the capital Phnom Penh – Cambodia on August 18. Photograph: Khmer Occasions

As well as, the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces are able to intervene if any incidents threaten peace and stability. As well as, Normal Sucheat supported the authorities’ arrest of those that incited the protests and referred to as on the courts to severely punish them.

Contact Sokhak, spokesman for the Cambodian Ministry of Inside, confirmed that authorities are figuring out and arresting these concerned.

Some folks had been arrested whereas touring from the provinces to Phnom Penh, Mr. Sokhak mentioned. He additionally referred to as the opposition’s actions a “coloration revolution” aimed toward overthrowing the professional authorities.

Earlier, Deputy Prime Minister and Inside Minister Sar Sokha ordered safety measures to be stepped up throughout the nation to counter “provocations by opposition teams.” Police and provincial authorities had been additionally ordered to carefully monitor the scenario.

A spokesman for the Cambodian Nationwide Police mentioned 14 folks had been arrested for inciting protests as of August 16.