During the rainy season, rising waters in the rice fields surrounding Cambodia’s Koh Andet district provide an ample supply of rodents. As the global economic downturn leaves many jobless, some are turning to catching and exporting rats to make ends meet.
Author Archives: Mech Dara
Mech Dara is a Cambodian freelance reporter covering predominantly politics and human rights issues. He is a former reporter for The Cambodia Daily and The Phnom Penh Post, and now a contributing reporter for VOD in Phnom Penh.
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The Dangers of Activism in Cambodia
Tep Vanny has spent two years behind bars, away from her family and community. The challenges that she faces highlight how difficult it is to fight for one’s rights in Cambodia.