Human rights analysis of eviction and resettlement in Cambodia

In 2010 the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Cambodia Country office, conducted a study on Eviction and Resettlement in Cambodia- Human Costs, Impacts & Solution.
 
Evictions and resettlements are global phenomena, and have been prominent features of Cambodia’s recent history. While there is no official data available, an unofficial estimate indicates that over 120,000 individuals in Phnom Penh have been evicted since 1990.
 
The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Cambodia (OHCHR) conducted this Study to provide a picture of the human and socio‐economic costs and impacts of eviction and resettlement in Cambodia, and identify solutions in line with the Royal Government of Cambodia’s human rights treaty commitments.
 
This Study focuses on eviction and resettlement processes caused primarily by urban development. It was conducted in the following locations, which are mostly urban areas:
 
The study was conducted at the following location:

In Phnom Penh:

Akphiwat Meanchey (or Veng Sreng), Meanchey district (former road site residents near the Chinese Embassy)
Andong, Dangkor district (formerly from Sambok Chab);
Damnak Trayeung, Dangkor district (formerly from Dey Krahorm)
Tuol Sambo, Dangkor district (formerly from Borei Keila)
Trapeang Anh‐chanh, Dangkor district (formerly from Sambok Chab)
 
In Preah Sihanouk province:

O’Kampuchea, Prey Nob district (formerly in Kbal Hong area)
Spean Ches, Mittapheap district (formerly also from Spean Ches)  

In Kandal province:

Srah Po village in Kandal province,



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