Government takes back Koh Kong mangrove forest; no arrests

15 March 2018
The Phnom Penh Post
Land / Protected areas
mangrove forest / Mother Nature Cambodia / Peam Krasaop Wildlife Sanctuary

The Cambodian government has reclaimed 13 hectares of protected mangrove forest in Koh Kong province, which were illegally sold off to a tycoon and partially filled with sand, though nobody involved in the sale will be sent to court. According to an announcement from the Council of Ministers, dated March 9, the government is “seizing” as state property 13.39 hectares, which were “possessed by Sok Kimhong and Meas Sivchou”. …

 Phak Seangly and Yesenia Amaro
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/government-takes-back-koh-kong-mangrove-forest-no-arrests

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