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Cambodia: Can’t See the Forest for the Thieves

Cambodia: Can’t See the Forest for the Thieves

The latest report by illegal logging watchdog Global Witness has received the highest accolade an investigative NGO's work can receive from the Cambodian Government: It has been banned.

The reason?

It exposes the country's largest illegal logging syndicate and its links to senior government officials, including the prime minister. Plus, it details the way the army has been used as a log courier service for the secret trade with Vietnam and China.

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