Jarai ethnic minority claim forest razed
The custodians of a community forest in Ratanakkiri have accused a company of illegally bulldozing their protected jungle. Sen Youn, a representative of the Jarai ethnic minority in O’Yadav district’s Lumchor commune, said yesterday an investigation with rights groups had uncovered that the Chea Chanrith Development company had illegally cleared 40 hectares of protected forest. “I ask for intervention from authorities and human-rights groups because we are afraid our forest is being grabbed and there will be no more resources for us to earn [a living] from.” …
