Personnel updates and movement

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In Manila

Fr Lester Maramara (PHI) joins the staff at Arrupe International Residence replacing Fr Manuel (PHI). Fr Pham Van Ai (ASL) turns over his responsibilities as Director of Juniorate to Fr Jeff Chang (MAR), who arrived last June 2. Fr Ai will leave on June 14, visiting Malaysia and Singapore before going teach theology in Vietnam. Also leaving Arrupe Residence is Fr Jim Meehan (PHI), but he continues to generously serve the Conference with his new assignment at the East Asian Pastoral Institute.

Jesuit Mission Cambodia March 2009 News

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Colloquium for New Provincials and Major Superiors in RomeFr Gabriel Je, Delegate of the Korea Provincial for the Cambodia Mission, was in Rome to attend the Colloquium for New Provincials and Major Superiors from March 16 – 28. He then proceeded to the United Kingdom to see Fr Kang In-gun (KOR), before a brief visit to South Korea.

Jesuit Mission Cambodia February 2009 News

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The Provincial of Ranchi and of Korea visited Cambodia, Jesuits gathered in Siem Reap, and Jesuit Service looks forward to Jub‘s ordination.

Fr Ranjit Pascal Toppa, Provincial of Ranchi, India visited Cambodia from February 9 – 15. Fr Manoj Kumar Ekka (RAN) who has worked for four years in Cambodia, accompanied Fr Ranjit in Phnom Penh, Banteay Prieb, Battambang, Sisophon and Siem Reap where Jesuit Service is at work.

Jesuit Mission Cambodia January 2008 News

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Sogang University students on exposure, regents on a seminarian gathering, and medical visits added vitality to this dynamic mission.

Fr Dennis Gabriel Leon "Gabby" Lamug-nañawa (PHI) completed his assignment to Cambodia and left on January 6 for home leave in Manila before proceeding to his special studies in environment in Townsville, Australia. We wish him a fruitful time in his studies.

Eviction of Dey Krohom Residents: A Setback for the Rule of the Law

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Statement by the Cambodia Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

"We have watched with consternation the sudden and violent eviction of what remained of the Dey Krohom community over the Chinese New Year weekend. After nearly a month of protracted negotiations between the residents, the 7NG Construction company and the Municipality, aimed at finding a mutually agreeable settlement of compensation claims, the company unilaterally withdrew from the discussion and the suspended eviction order was implemented by law-enforcement agencies."