Cambodia’s Senate passes draft bill on state of emergency amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Senate of Cambodia on Friday passed a draft law on state of emergency amid the spread of COVID-19, according to a Senate’s press statement.

Fifty-four senators, who were present during the session, unanimously approved the draft bill, the statement said.

The Senate’s approval came a week after the draft law was unanimously adopted by the National Assembly.

In full: http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2020-04/17/content_75945235.htm

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