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Residents of Srayong Tboung village clashed with gendarmes, police and forestry administration officials on Wednesday. (Supplied)

Preah Vihear Provincial Authorities Arrest Villagers and Fire Weapons in Clash Over Land Dispute

On Wednesday authorities, including gendarmes, police and forestry administration officials, fired weapons and arrested residents during a clash over long-disputed land in Srayong commune, Kulen district, Preah Vihear province. Authorities with tractors arrived in the morning to clear land and detained around 40 people during the confrontation, according to villagers. Those arrested remain in custody at the provincial police station where they were brought for questioning.
Jong-Jin Kim, Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Op-Ed: Women’s Work: Time to Recognize Their Critical Role in Agriculture – And Invest in It

Despite women's significant contributions to our agrifood systems in the Asia-Pacific region, women continue to face persistent obstacles, including limited access to resources, services, and discriminatory practices all along the food value chain. As we gather to celebrate this year’s International Women's Day (IWD), it is time for action, to fully recognize women's indispensable role in the fields, in the factories, and those running small and medium-sized companies, associations and cooperatives – all of which produce the nutritious food we eat each day.
Environmental rangers and villagers patrol community forests in Romnea commune. (Supplied)

Mondulkiri Court Questions Adhoc Official, Four Bunong Natives After They File Evidence of Forest Clearing 

Mondulkiri provincial court on Monday questioned NGO rights group Adhoc official and four Punong natives after land brokers and fellow villagers filed a defamation and incitement complaint against them. The complaint was made after the suspects submitted evidence of chopped trees and encroachment by the plaintiffs, made up of land brokers and a few villagers.