Cambodia police clash with protesters at Nike contractor

Son Vanny, organiser of the Free Trade Union (FTU), said its members exchanged barrages of sticks and stones on Monday with workers opposing the strike, after which riot police moved in.

The FTU said at least 10 people were injured and seven workers arrested, although police would not confirm any arrests.

The Taiwanese owned Sabrina (Cambodia) Garment Manufacturing factory free run canada employs more than 3,000 workers, mostly women.

Protests began on 21 May when workers demanded a pay increase to the equivalent of $88 (57.34) per month from $74.

There were violent scenes at the factory last week when police allegedly used stun batons to disperse protesters who were blocking a road.

Nike, for whom the factory is a contractor, expressed concern after that incident, AP news agency reported.

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