Cambodia issues order banning travel to and from Phnom Penh

Restrictions block citizens' movement ahead of traditional holiday

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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen made the move amid concern over increased infections. © Reuters

SHAUN TURTON, Contributing Writer

PHNOM PENH -- The Cambodian government on Thursday issued an order banning most travel throughout the country for a week, in an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19.

Issued with little warning, the order, signed by Prime Minister Hun Sen, comes ahead of Cambodia's new year holiday, when many people visit their families in the countryside.

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