Army accused of clearing land

Membes of Battambang province’s forest community and relevant authorities on Tuesday claimed that over 100ha of forest land in Samlot Protected Area have been illegally cleared by wealthy citizens and armed forces in order to place it under their ownership. Samlot community representative Yat Neang, 62, told The Post on Tuesday that illegal clearing in the protected area has been happening for years, with people burning the forest in order to extend farmlands. …

Khouth Sophak Chakrya
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