Hun Sen warns gov’t officials about land problems [-All talk no action, again?]

Thursday, September 6, 2007
Everyday.com.kh
Translated from Khmer by Socheata

Prime Minister Hun Sen issued a warning on 04 September to government officials responsible of land issues, telling them not to take state-owned lands to distribute anyway they want. Hun Sen said that no matter what position levels they are at, he can remove them if land problems occur. In a speech given at the 12th government and private sector forum, held at the government building, Hun Sen reminded that the destruction of the Long Chhin constructions sets an example showing that the government does not forgive anyone who illegally grabs state-owned lakes. Hun Sen said: “Please you, Sirs, provincial (officials) who are present here, don’t get the idea of signing (off state-owned lands). The case in Kandal province is an example for you to see clearly, at other locations, there will not be any mercy either. The position we gave you, we can take it back, it’s nothing difficult, regardless of the number of (general) stars you have, or the position you occupy.”