Cambodian Opposition Protests

Young opposition supporters hold flags of major donor countries to Cambodia urging them to support their calls for an independent investigation into election irregularities, Phnom Penh, Oct. 23, 2013. (Khoun Theara/VOA Khmer)

A CNRP supporter wears a ribbon that reads “When there is justice, there is peace,” Phnom Penh, Oct. 23, 2013. (Khoun Theara/VOA Khmer)

Opposition leaders Sam Rainsy and Kem Sokha hold U.N. and Cambodian flags along with their party flag while leading a march towards the U.N. office in Phnom Penh, Oct. 23, 2013. (Khoun Theara/VOA Khmer)

Phnom Penh residents came out to cheer protesters when they marched by, Oct. 23, 2013. (Khoun Theara/VOA Khmer)

Supporters of the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) with the national flags gather during a protest at the Freedom Park in central Phnom Penh, Oct. 23, 2013.

Buddhist monks took part in the opposition protest despite warning from head monks to stay away from political rally, Phnom Penh, Oct. 23, 2013. (Heng Reaksmey/VOA Khmer)

Construction workers on scaffolding ceased their work to watch opposition protest and take pictures, Phnom Penh, Oct. 23, 2013. (Khoun Theara/VOA Khmer)

Protesters return to Freedom Park where some of them spend the night, Phnom Penh, Oct. 23, 2013. (Khoun Theara/VOA Khmer)