Cambodia to mark International Day of Indigenous Peoples in Seim Reap Province
Tuesday, 03 August 2010 11:33 DAP-NEWS/ Vibol
CAMBODIA, PHNOM PENH, AUGUST 3, 2010- About 1,000 people representing the Cambodian government, civil society, UN and indigenous communities from across Cambodia will come together for the first time to celebrate the 16th International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples in Siem Reap on 9th August, 2010, spokesman for the American Oxfam said on Tuesday.
The celebration is to recognize the aspiration of Cambodian indigenous peoples to exercise control over their ancestral lands, forest and other natural resources vital to their ways of life and economic development, and to maintain and develop their identities, languages and cultures.
Indigenous peoples, making up 5 percent (about 340 million) of the world’s population, are among the poorest of the poor, Seang Soleak, regional communication official for American Oxafam said, adding that explore the cultures and understand the challenges of Cambodian indigenous peoples.
“Despite preservation effort, some of their traditional practices are at risk of disappearing due to development policies designed without their consultation and consent,” he added, noting some indigenous groups continue to suffer in the face of massive development projects that strip their lands of precious traditional resources and displaced their communities. Mining operations are an example of great concern, as mining companies are competing with indigenous peoples for land and water.
Unfortunately, indigenous peoples do not receive fair economic benefits from such development.
He continued that Cambodia has about 30 indigenous groups. Do they share the same stories? Find out about their challenges and explore their cultures. Some 300 indigenous peoples from across the county will join a parade to call for respect for their own rights. They will present their ways of life in an exhibition and a cultural performance during event.
Two senior officials promote four star generals
Tuesday, 03 August 2010 11:08 DAP-NEWS
Cambodia, Phnom Penh, August-03-2010 : Cambodia’s national defense ministry on Tuesday organized a ceremony for promoting the ranks of two four star generals for two senior officials respectively at the national defense ministry.
Prak Sokhon, minister attached to prime minister Hun Sen and he is also secretary of state for the council of ministers and Serei Kosal, senior minister and he is also vice president of one village one product committee have been promoted four golden star generals respecively in miliatry rank for their work, which was signed by Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni.
The ceremony is presided over by Deputy PM and defense minister Tea Banh, and participated with other senior military commaders including Gen.Pol Saroeun, commader in chief of Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF).
Four golden star general is the top rank of miliatry unit of Cambodia and only PM Hun Sen is five golden star general. Cambodia has about 12 four golden star generals.
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