Cambodia: Employees of garment factory may stage additional protests on Veng Sreng Boulevard, Phnom Penh, as of April 20

Event

Workers of the garment manufacturing company Canteran Apparel may hold additional demonstrations outside its factory on Veng Sreng Boulevard, Phnom Penh, as of April 20. Around 300 employees rallied at the site the morning of April 19 to protest the company owner's alleged plans to close the facility without providing the staff with a severance payment. Similar numbers of workers may participate in any further gathering.

Authorities will likely maintain increased security measures at the site during any additional rally. Localized transport and business disruptions are likely; the employees blockaded the road outside the factory during the April 19 action. Clashes between police and workers are possible. Mass arrests may occur if officials consider any protester to violate COVID-19 restrictions.

Advice

Avoid any rallies due to likely disruptions and possible clashes, and use caution if operating on Veng Sreng Boulevard. Plan for localized transport disruptions and seek alternative routes to circumvent the area. If any violence occurs nearby, immediately depart the area. Heed all official traffic and security advisories.