In defense of land rights: A monitoring report on land conflicts in six Asian countries 58 Cambodia Land Conflict Monitoring Report1 By STAR Kampuchea (SK) BACKGROUND Rationale and objectives T his study was undertaken by STAR Kampuchea, with the support of the Asian NGO Coalition for Agrarian Reform and Rural Development (ANGOC) and the International Land Coalition (ILC) as part of a larger advocacy campaign in six Asian countries to engage public authorities on the issue of the land rights of the rural poor. This research aims to: n n n identify the causes of land conflicts in Cambodia, as well as the outcomes and impacts to local communities; examine the nature, history and dynamics of land and natural resources disputes; and, assess the effectiveness of conflict resolution mechanisms. Methodology and data sources The research process consisted of online surveys, group discussions, and interviews with victims of land disputes. Reports and data from the Ministry 1 ANGOC This is an abridged version of the paper “Land Conflict Monitoring Report in Cambodia” prepared by STAR Kampuchea (SK) for the project “Defending Land Rights and Human Rights Defenders.” For more details and information, contact star-director@starkampuchea.org.kh Citation: STAR Kampuchea. (2019). Cambodia Land Conflict Monitoring Report. In ANGOC (Ed.) In defense of land rights: A monitoring report on land conflicts in six Asian countries (pp. 58-72). Quezon City: ANGOC.