Aid arrives for Phnom Penh fireball victims.

Aid arrives for the victims of the Phnom Penh "fireball" community whose houses and belongings were totally destroyed last week. Phnom Penh. 15/03/2010.

Additional aid was distributed last evening to victims of the firebomb community in Phnom Penh. Embassy representatives from France and Indonesia joined NGO and governmental officials to preside over the aid presentation. The ceremony was held adjacent to the devastated community site which was totally gutted by a firebomb earlier this week.

Rice, noodles and clothing were given to 186 Monks and student Monks, to 257 families who owned homes in the community and finally to the 157 families who rented rooms in the houses. The Monk's commune was severely damaged by the fire raging out of control on the adjacent community land.

Mrs Ho Noon (pictured) gave thanks to the aid providers while the Monks and the homeless waited patiently with their allotted relief package. Other officials and NGO representatives made speeches during the two hour ceremony.

Desperate victims were allocated personalised parcels of aid to prevent corruption. A police and security presence ensured that the event was well ordered; officials closely monitored the procedure. Patiently and calmly the families waited for the ceremony to finish before a final applause and the removal of their new belongings. To where I'm unsure?

Meanwhile, it is alleged by a number of sources in the community that "official" security teams have been visiting the area to disuade and persuade against the rebuilding of new homes. I observed a strong security guard team patrolling the railway building which looms over the charred site to prevent squatter access and development.
It seems likely that the majority of the displaced residents may loose their land plot in prime central Phnom Penh, forcing them to relocate to distant community areas provided by the government or a private land developer.

As reported on 13/03/2010, the official government response to the crisis cites two options for the dwellers: Rebuild if practical, feasible and legal. Relocate.
Reality tonight for the residents , homeless for 4 days, is "When will more food and clothing arrive. Everything we owned has been destroyed. Where can we sleep?". "Tomorrow we will talk to the City Hall about our new houses".

Thanks to Mr Phat Sombat of "Solidarity for the Urban Poor of Toulkok District" for background and statistical information.

Aid arrives for the victims of the Phnom Penh "fireball" community whose houses and belongings were totally destroyed last week. Phnom Penh. 15/03/2010.

Additional aid was distributed last evening to victims of the firebomb community in Phnom Penh. Embassy representatives from France and Indonesia joined NGO and governmental officials to preside over the aid presentation. The ceremony was held adjacent to the devastated community site which was totally gutted by a firebomb earlier this week.

Rice, noodles and clothing were given to 186 Monks and student Monks, to 257 families who owned homes in the community and finally to the 157 families who rented rooms in the houses. The Monk's commune was severely damaged by the fire raging out of control on the adjacent community land.

Mrs Ho Noon (pictured) gave thanks to the aid providers while the Monks and the homeless waited patiently with their allotted relief package. Other officials and NGO representatives made speeches during the two hour ceremony.

Desperate victims were allocated personalised parcels of aid to prevent corruption. A police and security presence ensured that the event was well ordered; officials closely monitored the procedure. Patiently and calmly the families waited for the ceremony to finish before a final applause and the removal of their new belongings. To where I'm unsure?

Meanwhile, it is alleged by a number of sources in the community that "official" security teams have been visiting the area to disuade and persuade against the rebuilding of new homes. I observed a strong security guard team patrolling the railway building which looms over the charred site to prevent squatter access and development.
It seems likely that the majority of the displaced residents may loose their land plot in prime central Phnom Penh, forcing them to relocate to distant community areas provided by the government or a private land developer.

As reported on 13/03/2010, the official government response to the crisis cites two options for the dwellers: Rebuild if practical, feasible and legal. Relocate.
Reality tonight for the residents , homeless for 4 days, is "When will more food and clothing arrive. Everything we owned has been destroyed. Where can we sleep?". "Tomorrow we will talk to the City Hall about our new houses".

Thanks to Mr Phat Sombat of "Solidarity for the Urban Poor of Toulkok District" for background and statistical information.

Aid arrives for the victims of the Phnom Penh "fireball" community whose houses and belongings were totally destroyed last week. Phnom Penh. 15/03/2010.

Additional aid was distributed last evening to victims of the firebomb community in Phnom Penh. Embassy representatives from France and Indonesia joined NGO and governmental officials to preside over the aid presentation. The ceremony was held adjacent to the devastated community site which was totally gutted by a firebomb earlier this week.

Rice, noodles and clothing were given to 186 Monks and student Monks, to 257 families who owned homes in the community and finally to the 157 families who rented rooms in the houses. The Monk's commune was severely damaged by the fire raging out of control on the adjacent community land.

Mrs Ho Noon (pictured) gave thanks to the aid providers while the Monks and the homeless waited patiently with their allotted relief package. Other officials and NGO representatives made speeches during the two hour ceremony.

Desperate victims were allocated personalised parcels of aid to prevent corruption. A police and security presence ensured that the event was well ordered; officials closely monitored the procedure. Patiently and calmly the families waited for the ceremony to finish before a final applause and the removal of their new belongings. To where I'm unsure?

Meanwhile, it is alleged by a number of sources in the community that "official" security teams have been visiting the area to disuade and persuade against the rebuilding of new homes. I observed a strong security guard team patrolling the railway building which looms over the charred site to prevent squatter access and development.
It seems likely that the majority of the displaced residents may loose their land plot in prime central Phnom Penh, forcing them to relocate to distant community areas provided by the government or a private land developer.

As reported on 13/03/2010, the official government response to the crisis cites two options for the dwellers: Rebuild if practical, feasible and legal. Relocate.
Reality tonight for the residents , homeless for 4 days, is "When will more food and clothing arrive. Everything we owned has been destroyed. Where can we sleep?". "Tomorrow we will talk to the City Hall about our new houses".

Thanks to Mr Phat Sombat of "Solidarity for the Urban Poor of Toulkok District" for background and statistical information.

Aid arrives for the victims of the Phnom Penh "fireball" community whose houses and belongings were totally destroyed last week. Phnom Penh. 15/03/2010.

Additional aid was distributed last evening to victims of the firebomb community in Phnom Penh. Embassy representatives from France and Indonesia joined NGO and governmental officials to preside over the aid presentation. The ceremony was held adjacent to the devastated community site which was totally gutted by a firebomb earlier this week.

Rice, noodles and clothing were given to 186 Monks and student Monks, to 257 families who owned homes in the community and finally to the 157 families who rented rooms in the houses. The Monk's commune was severely damaged by the fire raging out of control on the adjacent community land.

Mrs Ho Noon (pictured) gave thanks to the aid providers while the Monks and the homeless waited patiently with their allotted relief package. Other officials and NGO representatives made speeches during the two hour ceremony.

Desperate victims were allocated personalised parcels of aid to prevent corruption. A police and security presence ensured that the event was well ordered; officials closely monitored the procedure. Patiently and calmly the families waited for the ceremony to finish before a final applause and the removal of their new belongings. To where I'm unsure?

Meanwhile, it is alleged by a number of sources in the community that "official" security teams have been visiting the area to disuade and persuade against the rebuilding of new homes. I observed a strong security guard team patrolling the railway building which looms over the charred site to prevent squatter access and development.
It seems likely that the majority of the displaced residents may loose their land plot in prime central Phnom Penh, forcing them to relocate to distant community areas provided by the government or a private land developer.

As reported on 13/03/2010, the official government response to the crisis cites two options for the dwellers: Rebuild if practical, feasible and legal. Relocate.
Reality tonight for the residents , homeless for 4 days, is "When will more food and clothing arrive. Everything we owned has been destroyed. Where can we sleep?". "Tomorrow we will talk to the City Hall about our new houses".

Thanks to Mr Phat Sombat of "Solidarity for the Urban Poor of Toulkok District" for background and statistical information.

Aid arrives for the victims of the Phnom Penh "fireball" community whose houses and belongings were totally destroyed last week. Phnom Penh. 15/03/2010.

Additional aid was distributed last evening to victims of the firebomb community in Phnom Penh. Embassy representatives from France and Indonesia joined NGO and governmental officials to preside over the aid presentation. The ceremony was held adjacent to the devastated community site which was totally gutted by a firebomb earlier this week.

Rice, noodles and clothing were given to 186 Monks and student Monks, to 257 families who owned homes in the community and finally to the 157 families who rented rooms in the houses. The Monk's commune was severely damaged by the fire raging out of control on the adjacent community land.

Mrs Ho Noon (pictured) gave thanks to the aid providers while the Monks and the homeless waited patiently with their allotted relief package. Other officials and NGO representatives made speeches during the two hour ceremony.

Desperate victims were allocated personalised parcels of aid to prevent corruption. A police and security presence ensured that the event was well ordered; officials closely monitored the procedure. Patiently and calmly the families waited for the ceremony to finish before a final applause and the removal of their new belongings. To where I'm unsure?

Meanwhile, it is alleged by a number of sources in the community that "official" security teams have been visiting the area to disuade and persuade against the rebuilding of new homes. I observed a strong security guard team patrolling the railway building which looms over the charred site to prevent squatter access and development.
It seems likely that the majority of the displaced residents may loose their land plot in prime central Phnom Penh, forcing them to relocate to distant community areas provided by the government or a private land developer.

As reported on 13/03/2010, the official government response to the crisis cites two options for the dwellers: Rebuild if practical, feasible and legal. Relocate.
Reality tonight for the residents , homeless for 4 days, is "When will more food and clothing arrive. Everything we owned has been destroyed. Where can we sleep?". "Tomorrow we will talk to the City Hall about our new houses".

Thanks to Mr Phat Sombat of "Solidarity for the Urban Poor of Toulkok District" for background and statistical information.