Violations of workers’ rights in special economic zones are not uncommon but often shrouded by their inaccessibility, creating challenges for employees trying to set up unions at the risk of losing their jobs.
Labeled a “great achievement” for Cambodia’s post-pandemic recovery, the country’s biggest goldmine also exemplifies some of the challenges facing indigenous communities seeking to protect traditions. “It’s something very dangerous to lose culture, lifestyle and traditional practices,” one Bunong lawyer said.
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