Before his abduction, Sombath had challenged massive land deals negotiated by the government that had left thousands of rural Lao villagers homeless with little paid in compensation, sparking rare, popular protests.
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Meet the woman behind responsible and sustainable fashion in Vietnam
Centuries-old techniques are taking on a new hue with Thao Vu, fashion designer and founder of Kilomet109, leading to a revival of time-worn traditions through collaboration with 45 artisans from ethnic minority groups.
Tigers Extinct in Laos
The snaring crisis in Southeast Asia appears to have claimed the lives of the country’s last wild tigers.
China closes Mekong River stretch
China has declared a 60-kilometre section of Mekong River off-limits to all types of boats indefinitely while rock blasting is undertaken to widen the channel for commercial shipping operations.
Thailand ‘top destination’ for ivory products: WWF
Attitudes are slowly changing, demand for ivory products among Chinese tourists remains high and Thailand remains the world’s top producer of ivory products.
Alleged land grab in Phnom Oral area
Natural Resource and Wildlife Preservation Organisation director Chea Hean requested Kampong Speu provincial governor Vei Samnang to take back 243ha of land in Phnom Oral Wildlife Sanctuary as state property.
German government provides MRC €2 million more for Mekong support
The €2 million of additional funding is to enhance transnational water resource cooperation and support, and assist in efforts to monitor the transnational environmental impact of dams.
Cambodia’s Historically Abundant Freshwater Fisheries are Disappearing
Defeat Diabetes Foundation travels to Cambodia to speak with local fishermen about the declining fish population and its effect on their health
Miracle of Maya Bay
How this Thai paradise island wrecked by tourism has staged an incredible recovery in marine life