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Cambodia garment workers killed in clashes with police
Police have opened fire on striking Cambodian garment workers, killing three and injuring several more.
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The textile workers have been protesting and demanding the minimum wage be doubled.
Cambodia has around 500,000 workers in the garment industry, which is a key source of national income.
The workers are demanding a minimum wage of $160 (£97) a month. The government has offered an increase to around $100 (£60).
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25585054
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The textile workers have been protesting and demanding the minimum wage be doubled.
Cambodia has around 500,000 workers in the garment industry, which is a key source of national income.
The workers are demanding a minimum wage of $160 (£97) a month. The government has offered an increase to around $100 (£60).
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25585054