"Community Fears Losing Right to Protest in Global Green Land Dispute in Preah Vihear", 20 May 2026

Residents involved in a land dispute with Global Green in Preah Vihear say threats of legal action, police summons and surveillance of community leaders are undermining their right to protest as they continue seeking resolution over nearly 1,000 hectares of disputed farmland

Community members in Preah Vihear involved in a land dispute with Global Green (Cambodia) Energy Development Co., Ltd. say they are increasingly concerned about their right to protest after a prominent community representative was threatened with legal action and placed under surveillance.

The concerns come after Lom Sae, 29, a prominent community representative, was prohibited by local police from participating in protests against the company with a series of submitted petitions that sought Rovieng District's intervention in the land dispute between residents and the iron ore exploration company affiliated with the children of tycoon Try Pheap that has received several mining licenses in the province…

Yuri claims that the company entered more than 984 hectares of the community’s farmland without prior notice or consultation, leaving residents powerless to stop them…

Five community representatives were summoned to meet authorities … and were reportedly warned of legal action if the forum went ahead…

Residents allege they were banned from accessing their farmland and were questioned by authorities when they attempted to express their views about the land dispute…

… Affected families claim the company forced families to accept compensation at rates determined by them, warning that land claims would become “null and void” if they refused. Bora said he was forced to receive compensation of $1,500 per hectare for six hectares of farmland, while another 15 hectares are under controversy and claimed by the company…

Hann Sinath, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Global Green, appeared on the business registration list but could not be reached for comments…