Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday blamed Cambodia’s rampant deforestation on local villagers who he claimed had been “incited” by the opposition to clear the forestland, though conservationists were quick to point out that those behind illegal logging are actually often powerful tycoons connected to the ruling party or even officials themselves.

 

The premier’s comments came while speaking to some 14,000 factory workers from 14 factories in Preah Sihanouk.

 

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One of those "well, duh" moments. Did anyone expect the powerful in government to take responsibility?

Please, someone, anyone, put a bullet in his head.