More than 180 families living adjacent to the Phnom Penh International Airport were told yesterday that they must vacate their homes to make was for a security road to ensure the safety of U.S. President Barack Obama, who is expected to visit in November. …
Var Sarang, deputy chief of Choam Chao commune, confirmed the eviction was for security purposes ahead of the next Asean Summit in Phnom Penh in November. …
U.S. Embassy spokesman Sean McIntosh did not comment yesterday on the planned eviction, noting only that President’s Obama’s attendance in Phnom Penh was not yet confirmed. …
Yin Kea, deputy governor in charge of the land dispute commission in Pur Senchey district, insisted that the families were on the land illegally. …
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