Photo Slideshow: Security Heightened During Water Festival Celebrations in Phnom Penh

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The security measures, which includes around 20,000 armed security personnel in Phnom Penh, is in response to an attempt by some exiled opposition leader, including Mu Sochua and Sam Rainsy, to return to the country on November 9. A group of CNRP leaders are currently camped in Malaysia.