Earlier today, peace marchers along National Roads 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, continued making their way towards Phnom Penh to mark International Human Rights Day on December 10.

Marchers on National Road 2 yet again faced difficulties accessing a pagoda for an overnight stay. 130 marchers, including 22 monks, were refused entry at Wat Neng Kmao until around 7pm this evening after lengthy negotiations.

On National Road 3, 39 monks and around 20 marchers were refused entry by the chief monk at Wat Prasat Srakeo. After no success in negotiating with the chief monk, the peace marchers continued to Wat Arng Montrey Mey to receive the same message as the previous pagoda. The marchers eventually found an overnight stay at Wat Ang Rong in Takeo province.

Peace marches along all other roads continued as normal today with no serious incidents. On National Road 5, villagers in Kampong Chhnang province donated food and water to marching monks, while on National Road 1, villagers cooked food for marchers, who were visited by Cambodia National Rescue Party Member of Parliament Real Khemrin, and independent radio station owner, Mam Sonando.