Publication : Press Release

For many years now land grabbing has been a serious issue in Cambodia, when the rich and powerful, through illicit means acquire land belonging to weaker and poorer people. In the month of May 2008 this issue came noticeably to the forefront in the approach to the general election to be held on 27 July 2008. In that month alone a radio station ran over 40 stories of land grabbing or related issues.

Information Source : Cambodia: Momentum for Addressing Land Grabbing Should be Sustained Beyond the Next Election

• AHRC-Asian Human Rights Commission