Cambodia destroys over 4,000 illegal weapons

Cambodia destroys over 4,000 illegal weapons

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen (C) looks at rows of rifles destroyed in a gun-destruction ceremony held at the National Stadium in Phnom Penh on May 5. Hun Sen drove a bulldozer over the rifles at the event to destroy privately-held weapons to improve the nation's public security. The event was attended by 30,000 people, including government officials and diplomats.

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