Europe Solidaire Sans Frontières
, by Human Rights Watch
(Bangkok) – The World Bank Group should investigate alleged coerced land sales and other rights abuses linked to predatory lending and over-indebtedness in the micro-loan sector, Human Rights Watch said today. These longstanding problems have worsened during the economic crisis resulting from (...)
, by NACHEMSON Andrew , SINEAT Yon
Human rights groups ratchet up pressure on the Cambodian government after Sum Moeun vanished without a trace.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia - Two months ago, Sum Moeun was last seen being beaten up by Cambodian soldiers following his arrest over an ongoing land dispute with an agro-industrial (...)
, by DARA Mech
Tep Vanny has spent two years behind bars, away from her family and community. The challenges that she faces highlight how difficult it is to fight for one’s rights in Cambodia.
On an overcast afternoon two years ago, Tep Vanny was doing what she knows best. The land rights activist was (...)
, by CHREK Sophea
“We, 164 families, have been faced with drought, insects and worms that are destroying our crops and that led to a lesser yield; the harvested yields are sold at a low price on the market,” reads the letter of families affected by the rice price crisis to the Phnom Penh Post. These families (...)
, by SOKUNTHY Ros
“Last night I heard the Prime Minister said he never heard about community land conflicts, so I want to send a message to the Prime Minister that my community has a land conflict with the company KDC International. We want the company to stop building the wall; we want the government to order (...)
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