July 19, 2022
Sawn planks of wood in Prey Preah Roka forest, photographed by the Forest Defenders Project over the weekend.

Preah Vihear Forestry Patrol Finds Hundreds of Felled Trees

Cambodian authorities’ ban on community forest patrols didn’t stop an environmental group from returning to Prey Preah Roka Wildlife Sanctuary over the weekend, where they found hundreds of felled resin trees that they say are vital for the local community.

Underground Group Chat Teems With Human Trafficking Ads

Every day, posters come to the “White Shark Channel” to plug their services or seek those of others. People smugglers, bounty hunters and even scammers looking for new jobs in the industry are networking in the Telegram group.