Cambodians Evicted From Boueng Kak Lake Area Appeal To Obama To Help Them Get Adequate Compensation

Cambodians, who were evicted from Phnom Penh’s Boueng Kak lake area, hold a rally on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, in Phom Penh, Cambodia. The protesters were appealing to President Obama and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to help them get adequate compensation and to aid in the release of two protesters who were detained for an earlier protest. Concern has risen in Cambodia over land grabbing, which sometimes involves corruption and the use of deadly force in carrying out evictions.

Protesters, who were evicted from Phnom Penh’s Boueng Kak lake area, set up a banner as they prepare to hold a rally, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, in Phom Penh, Cambodia. <AP Photo/Heng Sinith>