The Royal Government of Cambodia has announced the establishment of six new villages in a displacement camp in Banteay Meanchey province.
According to a Prakas issued by the Ministry of Interior on Wednesday, the new villages are named Rong Cham 1, Rong Cham 2, Rong Cham 3, Rong Cham 4, Rong Cham 5, and Rong Cham 6. They were created by separating them from Sla Kram village in Sla Kram commune, Svay Chek district, Banteay Meanchey province.
The management structure of the newly established villages will follow the Ministry’s directive of Mar. 17, 2006, which outlines procedures for selecting village chiefs, organising their assumption of office, appointing assistants, and defining the roles, responsibilities, and working methods of village administrations.
Rong Cham village, which literally means “waiting village,” was named by Acting Head of State Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen during his visit to the displacement camp in June.
On that occasion, Samdech Techo explained that the establishment of Rong Cham village does not signify that Cambodia is relinquishing its territorial claims. Rather, the term “waiting” reflects the people’s hope for a peaceful resolution to the border issue and their aspiration to return to their homes in safety and dignity.
