Friday, April 26, 2013

Boeung Kak community protest in support of Yorm Bopha, April 2013

On 22 April members from Boeung Kak community gathered in front of the Prime Minister's residence in Phnom Penh to express their support for Yorm Bopha and ask for her immediate release from jail.

The protesters try to cross a police cordon near the PM's residence
The community protests in front of a police cordon blocking the way to the PM's residence.
One of the police officers dressed in civilian clothes tries to prevent a member from Boeung Kak community to reach the PM's residence.
A group of policemen tries to prevent a member of Boeung Kak community to get closer to the PM's residence.
Challenging the authorities
On the way to the PM's residence
On the way to the PM's residence
Members of Boeung Kak community protest peacefully near the PM's residence.
A member of Boeng Kak community implores for Yorm Bopha's release
A member of Boeng Kak community implores for Yorm Bopha's release
The protesters try to get through the police cordon
The protesters try to get through the police cordon
Members of Boeung Kak community protest peacefully near the PM's residence.
Members of Boeung Kak community protest peacefully near the PM's residence.
Tep Vanny, leader of Boeung Kak community, challenging the authorities
lunch break
The never-ending wait for Yorm Bopha's release
Protesters leave the gathering

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