Cambodia farmers displaced by sugar plantations proceed with landmark international class action suit

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The growth of the sugar industry in Southeast Asia resulted in the displacement of many small farmers. But some farmers in Cambodia are finally trying to get compensation for their losses, and, in some cases, violent harassment by sugar producers. A class action lawsuit in Thailand filed by Cambodia farmers is considered to be a major landmark for this part of the world. Leila Goldstein reports that new documents may suggest that Coca-Cola knew about human rights violations in Cambodia.

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