By Tim Johnston in Bangkok
Financial Times
Cambodian lawyers, human rights activists and opposition politicians are warning that a new law will weaken safeguards against expropriation of land in a country where routine evictions are already stoking widespread discontent.
The law, passed last week, allows the government to seize land for developments that are in the public interest. The government said the law will allow them to fast-track infrastructure and other projects vital to the country’s interest.
But its opponents say the definition of the public interest is too vague and puts too much power into the hands of the government.
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