Cambodian PM Hun Manet Issues Message on 81st Anniversary of National Police Force
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Cambodian PM Hun Manet Issues Message on 81st Anniversary of National Police Force

Ahead of the 81st anniversary of the Cambodian National Police on May 16, 2026, Prime Minister Hun Manet issued a commemorative message honoring the force's dedication to maintaining public order and national security.

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