A real estate development in a lake in the Cambodian capital would see long-term residents pushed out of their homes. Lake dwellers discover their lack of land title means they cannot oppose the government. NGOs call on foreign donors to put pressure on the authorities to respect residents’ rights.
Source: Asia News
Phnom Penh – Tens of thousands of Cambodians will lose their homes without any legal recourse if a mega real estate project goes ahead. Lawyers and activists acting on behalf of residents call on international donors to withhold foreign aid if the Cambodian government does not respect human rights.
The Lake Bœ̆ng Kák project in suburban Phnom Penh is the largest real estate development scheme in the country, covering an area of 133 hectares. If realised, it would require the relocation of 4,000 families living in the area, many of which are palafittes.
Shukaku, a company linked to Lao Meng Khin, a senator with the ruling Cambodian People’s Party, is in charge of the project.
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