Political Sacravatoons: "The Sand Eater", Cartoon by Sacrava (on the web at http://sacrava.blogspot.com/)Wednesday, 12 May 2010
By Sebastian Strangio and Vong SokhengThe Phnom Penh Post
SINGAPORE has rejected the findings of a new report contending that its sand export trade with Cambodia is taking place without regard for “devastating” environmental and social impacts.
The report, released Monday by international graft watchdog Global Witness, claims sand exports have spiked despite a ban on exports announced by Prime Minister Hun Sen last year. It also says Singapore has done little to ensure that its sand suppliers abide by international environmental standards.
In a statement issued Monday, Singapore’s Ministry of National Development (MND) dismissed the allegations in the report.
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