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Former Funcinpec Party spokesman Phan Sithy speaks during a press conference at Funcinpec Party headquarters in Phnom Penh. Picture taken September 22, 2021. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

Funcinpec Party remains divided ahead of KNUP merger

Three out of four vice-presidents and other members of the Funcinpec Party have requested the return of the party’s official seal as well as the seal of the party’s president from Princess Norodom Marie, ex-wife of party leader Prince Ranariddh, claiming that the seals have been used by non-party members without the approval of the party leadership.
Villagers from the Lor Peang community submit a petition at Ministry of Interior to approve Boeng Pur lake as a protected site. The ministry rejected their petition and referred them to the Ministry of Environment. Photo taken on September 10, 2021. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

Kampong Chhnang Provincial Court questioned four Lor Peang villagers over attempted murder accusation

Kampong Chhnang Provincial Court on Wednesday questioned four land activists over a complaint of attempted murder and intentional damage after the group allegedly used knives to damage fishing nets in Kampong Tralach district’s Taches commune when the plaintiff went fishing in a part of the lake they considered to be a protected site. The activists maintain part of the lake, Boeng Pur, is a protected site, though local authorities disagree.