Protesters blocked by riot police ahead of Obama visit to Phnom Penh

01/13

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An elderly woman reacts as riot police block protesters from reaching the US Embassy in Phnom Penh ahead of a visit by US President Obama and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

02/13

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Protesters prepare themselves nearby Boeung Kak Lake, Phnom Penh.

03/13

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Protesters prepare air balloons with messages for the U.S. President Obama and U.S. Secretary of state Hillary Clinton ahead of their visit to Cambodia this afternoon.

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Protesters prepare air balloons with messages for the U.S. President Obama and U.S. Secretary of state Hillary Clinton ahead of their visit to Cambodia this afternoon.

05/13

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Protesters carrying a giant photo of U.S. President Obama who will arrive in Cambodia this afternoon.

06/13

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A protester prepares himself nearby Boeung Kak Lake, Phnom Penh before joining a group of protesters heading to the US Embassy.

07/13

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Protesters walk through the community of Boeung Kak lake, carrying photos of US President Obama and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ahead of their visit to Cambodia later in the day.

08/13

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Protesters walking through the community of Boeung Kak lake, carrying photos of U.S. President Obama and U.S. Secretary of state Hillary Clinton ahead of their visit to Cambodia this afternoon.

09/13

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Riot police block protesters from reaching the US Embassy in Phnom Penh ahead of a visit by US President Obama and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

10/13

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Riot police block protesters from reaching the US Embassy in Phnom Penh ahead of a visit by US President Obama and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

11/13

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Riot police block protesters from reaching the US Embassy in Phnom Penh ahead of a visit by US President Obama and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

12/13

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Riot police pictured as they block protesters from reaching the US Embassy in Phnom Penh ahead of a visit by US President Obama and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

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Riot police blocks the pacific protest just after a few meters.

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Riot police carrying new Chinese made electrified shields blocked a peaceful protest by members of Phnom Penh's evicted communities as they attempted to demonstrate in front of the US Embassy demanding fair treatment ahead of upcoming ASEAN meetings.