September 17, 2019

Borei Keila Holdouts Sent to Prey Speu Center, Resident Says

Six residents of the eviction-hit Borei Keila community, including a child, were taken into detention at the notorious Phnom Penh Social Affairs Center, better known as Prey Speu, on Monday, another resident told VOD.

National Police spokesman Chhay Kim Khoeun speaks to reporters after a meeting with police officers on September 17, 2019 at the Interior Ministry in Phnom Penh. (Vann Vichar/VOD)

Police Chiefs Lectured to Avoid Opposition ‘Tricks’

National Police Commissioner Neth Savoeun on Tuesday ordered police chiefs from across the country to be ready to prevent any attempt by the political opposition to overthrow the government, and maintain security on the upcoming Pchum Ben Day, a police spokesman said.