Track lost on how many Boeung Kak Lake demonstrations…
The Boeung Kak Lake community, joined by those evicted from Borei Keila, were out in the streets again. This time to obtain the liberation of Yorm Bopha and Tim Sakmony. They managed to obtain a short talk with Mr. Phay Siphan, Council of Minister’s Spokesperson outside of the ministry’s premises…
CAMBODIA. Phnom Penh. 7/09/2012: Boeung Kak Lake community distributing lotus flowers while preparing to demonstrate in front of the Council of Ministers to obtain the liberation of Yorm Bopha, imprisoned a few days earlier.
CAMBODIA. Phnom Penh. 7/09/2012: Boeung Kak Lake and Borei Keila community demonstrating in front of the Council of Ministers to obtain the liberation of two of their members.
CAMBODIA. Phnom Penh. 7/09/2012: The son of Yorm Bopha from the Boeung Kak Lake, demonstrating in front of the Council of Ministers to obtain the liberation of his mother.
CAMBODIA. Phnom Penh. 7/09/2012: Lotus flowers carried by Boeung Kak Lake and Borei Keila community demonstrating in front of the Council of Ministers to obtain the liberation of two of their members.
And if you think these evictions are currently the only ones raising questions… about 150 people, from Sroh Yong in the Kulen district of Preah Vihear, were waiting in front of the National Assembly to protest their eviction. It was the third time they came down to the capital.
CAMBODIA. Phnom Penh. 7/09/2012: About 150 villagers evicted from Sroh Yong, Kulen district, carrying portraits of Prime Minister Hun Sen and his wife Bun Rany while demonstrating for the 3rd time in front of the National Assembly.
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Mr. Phay Siphan went to visit the Boeung Kak Lake community.
CAMBODIA. Phnom Penh. 7/09/2012: Mr. Phay Siphan, Spokesperson at the Council of Ministers, after meeting with the Boeung Kak Lake community.