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In Pictures: Cambodians take to the streets

Tens of thousands of workers, monks and activists marched through the capital calling on Prime Minister Hun Sen to quit.

Hundreds of thousands of Cambodian National Rescue supporters march through the streets of Phnom Penh on December 29, demanding that Prime Minister Hun Sen step down
By Philip Heijmans
Published On 29 Dec 201329 Dec 2013
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Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Factory workers, Buddhist monks, and people dissatisfied with the current government staged mass demonstrations throughout the capital, Phnom Penh.

The protests started as a series of rallies by garment workers who want the minimum wage raised to $160 a month from $95. But the demonstrators have been joined by members of the country’s opposition and many are now calling on Prime Minister Hun Sen to resign. 

“Hun Sen and his illegal government can hear us, they can’t ignore us, the people show their will for change,” Sam Rainsy, leader of the main opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party, told the rally in a Phnom Penh park on Sunday.

Sen’s long-dominant Cambodian People’s Party won a July election but with a reduced majority. It has rejected opposition complaints of vote-rigging.

Sen, who has been in power for 28 years, says that he will not resign or call a new vote.

Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy waves to supporters during a demonstration in Phnom Penh on Sunday.
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Onlookers watch as demonstrators march through Phnom Penh on December 29.
A Cambodian National Rescue Party supporter wears a sticker demanding Prime Minister Hun Sen step down.
A CNRP supporter holds a sign that reads "Hun Sen must go" during a mass protest.
CNRP supporters grab for drinking water during a mass protest on the streets of Phnom Penh.
Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy waves to supporters during a demonstration in Phnom Penh on Sunday.
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Buddhist monks also attended and participated in the demonstrations.
A CNRP supporter holds a sign demanding that Prime Minister Hun Sen step down from office.
A Cambodian opposition supporter dressed as Spider Man march stands on a tuk tuk during demonstrations in Phnom Penh.
Protesters sing anti-government songs during a mass protest on the streets of Phnom Penh on December 29, 2013.
Cambodian National Rescue Party supporters sit on top of a truck while singing and waving flags.


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