Deal #7350

Cambodia
Created at
2019-10-30
Last update
2023-06-10
Last full update
2023-06-10

Names of communities / indigenous peoples affected

Name of community
Inn,
Kachout Leur,
Kak,
Kanat Thom,
Kanong/Tanong,
Ket,
Kresh,
Malik,
Mouy,
Nay,
Nhang,
Peng,
Talao
Name of indigenous people
Kachok,
Khmer,
Cham,
Lao,
Tampoun,
Jarai,
Kreong
Comment on communities / indigenous peoples affected
The villages are located in the districts of Andong Meas and O’Chum.

Recognition status of community land tenure

Recognition status of community land tenure
Indigenous Peoples traditional or customary rights recognized by government
Comment on recognition status of community land tenure
Land Law of Cambodia recognizes customary and residential rights. The Kingdom of Cambodia is constitutionally bound to recognize and respect the human rights enshrined in international law covenants.

Consultation of local community

Community consultation
Not consulted
Comment on consultation of local community
The company has failed to consult as required by Sub-decree No. 146 on Economic Land Concessions (article 4).

How did the community react?

Community reaction
Rejection

Presence of land conflicts

Presence of land conflicts
Yes

Displacement of people

Displacement of people
Yes

Negative impacts for local communities

Negative impacts for local communities
Environmental degradation, Socio-economic, Cultural loss, Displacement

Promised or received compensation

Promised compensation (e.g. for damages or resettlements)
In September 2015, HAGL met with village leaders and came up with several agreements; namely, the use of chemicals that comply with environmental regulations, maintenance of roads and bridges, compensation or, when refused, return of the land, and help in securing land titles for the affected communities.
Received compensation (e.g. for damages or resettlements)
No update on whether the promised compensation were received

Promised benefits for local communities

Comment on promised benefits for local communities
No compensation for communal losses were given even though the villages have stated communal costs including those that are inked to their tradition and spiritual locations

Presence of organizations and actions taken (e.g. farmer organizations, NGOs, etc.)

Presence of organizations and actions taken (e.g. farmer organizations, NGOs, etc.)
Inclusive Development International (IDI) Equitable Cambodia (EC) Highlanders Association (HA) Indigenous Rights Active Members (IRAM)