Deforestation Continues Daily in Metta Forest
Locals attempting to protect the Kampong Speu forest say ten trailers full of logs per day are being removed with the oversight of soldiers.
Meng Kroypunlok May 9, 5:22 pm
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Locals attempting to protect the Kampong Speu forest say ten trailers full of logs per day are being removed with the oversight of soldiers.
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