Mitr Phol disputants to testify

Representatives of Oddar Meanchey villagers who allegedly lost their homes in a 2008 land grab by Thai-owned sugar giant Mitr Phol are hopeful a settlement may soon be reached after they testify before Thai human rights officials today. Witnesses representing more than 400 families are slated to give evidence to the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand, accusing Asia’s largest sugar producer of brutally taking their homes in an illegal land concession, Equitable Cambodia executive director Eang Vuthy said yesterday. …

Sean Teehan
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