Advocates say Angkor Wat removals are forced evictions

One of the residents facing relocation from Angkor Wat in Cambodia

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A major project is currently underway in Cambodia to remove approximately 10,000 families from the Temple of Angkor Wat and surrounding archaeological park. Human rights organisations say these are forced evictions, with residents given no choice and provided minimal support to resettle elsewhere.

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