Villagers, military face off on Siem Reap farmland

23 October 2015
The Phnom Penh Post
Land / Land policy and administration / Social land concessions
Varin commune

Farming families in Siem Reap province have asked local authorities to protect them from soldiers they say are trying to drive them from their land with intimidation tactics, including firing rifles close to villagers.

Varin Commune Council member Prong Youn said yesterday that 123 families filed a complaint on Sunday with the commune chief asking to be shielded from a locally based army unit. …

 Thik Kaliyann
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/villagers-military-face-siem-reap-farmland

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