Cambodia breaks up protest over alleged China military base


Protesters demonstrating in front of the US embassy in Cambodia on Friday (Oct 23, 2020). A smaller protest in front of the Chinese embassy was broken up by police officers. - AFP

PHNOM PENH, Oct 23 (Reuters): Cambodian security guards broke up a small protest on Friday near the Chinese embassy opposing alleged plans to boost Beijing's military presence in the country, as police detained some demonstrators for questioning.

After brief scuffles, city security guards carried three protesters to a nearby police pickup truck, according to live streaming by local media and Reuters witnesses.

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