Cambodia Reports Decrease in Youth Violence During Pchum Ben Festival
Cambodia's Ministry of Interior reported a decrease in youth violence cases during the Pchum Ben festival (October 10-12), with 14 individuals arrested, a drop of 16 cases compared to the same period last year. This is seen as a positive indicator of the government's "Safe Village-Commune-Sangkat" policy's effectiveness.
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