PHNOM PENH: A home-made bomb was discovered on Friday near Cambodia’s parliament, police said, adding to tensions in the capital in the wake of strongman Prime Minister Hun Sen’s disputed election win.

The makeshift bomb—made from TNT powder in a plastic container—was safely detonated by explosive experts, causing a loud bang that shook some nearby buildings, military police spokesman Kheng Tito said.

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