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EVICTEES GATHER in kratie province

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Publication date
17 December 2009 | 08:00 ICT

Reporter : Kim Yuthana

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Hun Sen (front right), other Cambodian officials and Prince Souphanouvong of Laos (front left) pay their respects at the Independence Monument in Phnom Penh during Souphanouvong’s visit to Cambodia in 1980. AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE

About 400 land dispute victims from across the country gathered for an annual three-day meeting in Kratie province on Wednesday to share their experiences and discuss ways to protect their rights. “The gathering of representatives of villagers from so many different communities is very important for raising awareness about their issues and concerns,” said Pok Phal, a community coordinator for the Indigenous Community Support Organisation. On the first day of the meeting, representatives had the chance to showcase their local productions by via video clips, photos, and paintings.

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