Jump to content

Minister to address claims of land grabs in Angkor Archaeological Park


geovalin

Recommended Posts

Minister of Culture and Fine Arts Phoeurng Sackona yesterday said she would address in writing allegations that Apsara Authority officials have been extorting money from villagers, allowing land grabs in the Angkor Archaeological Park and leasing land to a company.

 

The Apsara Authority is also being asked to explain how the agency spends its budget, which went from $15 million to $25 million between 2010 and 2014, according to a letter signed by National Assembly President Heng Samrin and Cambodia National Rescue Party lawmaker Son Chhay.

 

Chhay couldn’t be reached for comment yesterday. Villagers building in areas where construction is allowed were asked for money by officials, while construction in prohibited areas wasn’t being halted, the letter says. The letter also claims authority officials leased 23 hectares of land to Sok Kong for a 99-year term for $9.66 million. Kong couldn’t be reached for comment.

 

read more http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/minister-address-claims-land-grabs-angkor-archaeological-park

 

 
phnom_penh_logo.jpg
-- © Copyright Phenom Pen Post 01/05
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.








×
×
  • Create New...
""