World Bank does little as villagers threatened and jailed for protesting big projects

Nget Khun, a 76-year-old known to some in Cambodia’s capital as “Grandma Mommy,” hasn’t had a quiet retirement. …

A World Bank spokesperson said the bank is in discussions with the government about “how to support the country’s development in a way that benefits all Cambodians.” She said bank officials also “continue to urge the government to reach a fair and peaceful resolution to land conflicts.” …

Phorn Bopha et al
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