Cambodge Soir03-09-2008
The real estate project on the lake continues to stir up anger amongst the residents.
On Monday 1st of September, about 300 people have demonstrated in Phnom Penh in order to obtain an acceptable compensation in the light of their expulsion, which is becoming more and more reality. The demonstrators have asked the Governor, Kep Chuktéma, to stop the pumping operations. They also wish that the Sukaku company, licence-holder of the site, would offer financial compensations which would match the current real estate prices.
Despite their good will, the residents weren’t able to meet with the Governor. They thus pledged to renew their actions next week and as long as it would take. Amongst the 4000 families who are living on the site, 450 allegedly accepted the conditions offered by the project leaders. They each received 8500 dollars or have obtained accommodation on the outskirts of the city. Even if some have given up, others keep on fighting. It seems like the standoff is only starting. However, the residents are already in a delicate position. The Government considers that the land on which they are living for years belong to the State. It is thus just a question of time before the company realises its ambitious real estate project.
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