50 authorities from Prek Pnov district authorities, starting demolishing people’s shelters which were built on the banks of Boeung Tamok lake

On the morning of June 11, uapproximately 50 authorities from Prek Pnov district authorities, starting demolishing people’s shelters which were built on the banks of Boeung Tamok lake.

This mornings, three of the 100 shelters built by the people living there, were demolished and burned. Concerned about the loss of property, the remaining residents volunteered to demolish their homes by themselves.

STT would like to see evictions being carriout out in a peaceful way and employ a human rights-based approach.