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The human cost of developing Cambodia's Angkor wonder

The human cost of developing Cambodia's Angkor wonder

Update: 2024-12-31
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Tourists are flooding to Cambodia's "8th wonder of the world", the ancient temple complex at Angkor. But the rapid expansion of the site comes at a terrible cost, as tens of thousands of people are ousted. The authorities call some "illegal squatters" and claim others volunteered to leave. But human rights groups say the evictions are forced, illegal and target families who've worked the land for generations. Many say they're now debt-ridden and struggling to survive. Jill McGivering travelled to Angkor to meet those at the heart of the crisis.

Produced by Caroline Finnigan
Mixed by David Smith
Production Coordinator Gemma Ashman
Editor Penny Murphy

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The human cost of developing Cambodia's Angkor wonder

The human cost of developing Cambodia's Angkor wonder

BBC Radio 4