Four Preah Vihear indigenous families met with provincial authorities on Tuesday over claims to their land but were told they had no option but to leave their homes.
Cambodian authorities are calling the popular beach resorts on major tourist attraction Koh Rong Sanloem island “illegal” and claiming there are only “one or two” left after a sudden eviction notice.
The Oddar Meanchey information department ordered a roll call of all local journalists at its office, saying if any journalist or organization failed to appear, the department would not recognize their work.
Tbong Khmum pepper farmers say they’re abandoning their fields as the crop’s appeal has withered under poor prices and bad harvests, with one agriculture official blaming bad farming habits on the decline.
Authorities have been claiming victory over illegal logging for years, including in 2016 following the establishment of a national anti-logging task force. Taskforce spokesman Eng Hy told the Cambodia Daily at the time that “illegal logging has been completely stopped,” despite the seizure of 5,431 cubic meters of luxury wood in one haul in Kratie province.
A prospective rubber plantation is clearing land near an ancient ironworks site in Preah Vihear province, raising concerns over heritage protection.
At least 10 people have died and more than 30 were hospitalized after drinking tainted rice wine at a Kampot province funeral, leading to the arrest of two winemakers, authorities said.
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