Cambodian police detain protesters during a protest to free jailed activists in Phnom Penh, Cambodia May 9, 2016. REUTERS/Samrang Pring
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - Two foreigners were among eight people arrested by Cambodian police on Monday in Phnom Penh for protesting the jailing of a group of human rights workers and an election official on what demonstrators said were politically-motivated charges.
Anti-riot officers carrying batons and shields set up roadblocks to prevent some 40 people protesting outside the prison holding those jailed.
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