A felled tree found by local people in Preah Vihear province in 2023. PHOTO SUPPLIED

Illegal logging claims in Preah Vihear sanctuary denied
Publication date 26 September 2023 | 08:21 | ICT

Local authorities have refuted claims by a Kuy ethnic minority group in Preah Vihear province that forest crimes persisted in Preah Roka Wildlife Sanctuary.

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