Another Areng Valley activist arrested

A prominent Areng Valley activist joined three other environmentalists in jail on 7 October in Koh Kong after being questioned at the provincial court about alleged “forest crimes”.

Ven Vorn, 36, a community representative and commune councillor with the ruling Cambodian People’s Party, was arrested at the provincial court at about 12pm on 7 October after being questioned by investigating judge Min Makara.

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