The Cambodian Ministry of Public Works and Transportation has announced a halt to a railway project connecting the central railway station in Phnom Penh to the capital’s airport following multiple protests by the local population. Villagers of Por Sen Chey district have been protesting against the railway construction in their community over the past few weeks, burning tyres during some protests.
The locals are fearful of evictions and upset that the government has not been more transparent about the project. Undersecretary of state Ly Borin told residents that the construction of the railway from Taing Krosang Pagoda in Phnom Penh to the airport will not resume unless there is an agreement between locals and stakeholders.
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