Kandal villagers put a curse on the Heng Development Co. for grabbing their lands
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| Villagers from 7 communes who are embroiled in a land dispute with the Heng Development Co. are putting a curse on the latter (All Photos: RFA) |
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| The Heng Development Co. used to lose their legal case, but yet it still insist on grabbing the villagers' land |
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| The villagers accused the Heng Development Co. of arresting the villagers and sending them to jail... |
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| ... as well as shooting and injuring several villagers |
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| The villagers answer to questions asked by the press |
Chun Sakada, VOA Khmer
Phnom Penh Friday, 24 September 2010
The villagers, from seven communes in Takhao town, Kandal Stung district, have been in conflict with the Heng Development Co. since 2005.
“In the past, I sought the help of the law, but local authorities don’t help resolve people’s problems. I respect the law every minute, but the court and district and provincial authorities don’t respect their own laws.”
More than 400 villagers engaged in a land dispute with a Kandal province developer held a Buddhist ceremony on Friday, praying for protection of 450 hectares of land they expect to be pushed from next month.
The villagers, from seven communes in Takhao town, Kandal Stung district, have been in conflict with the Heng Development Co. since 2005. Representatives said Friday they have lived on the land since 1983.
