PHNOM PENH: The Cambodian government dismissed the popular governor of the city yesterday, saying Thai intelligence had accused high-ranking officials of being behind anti-Thai riots here two weeks ago.
The decision to dismiss Chea Sophara and make him ambassador to Myanmar was taken late on Monday at a meeting of the ruling Cambodian People's Party, government spokesman Khieu Kanharith said.
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