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Malaysians dam away Laos
Beaumont Smith
Jul 17, 08
1:24pm
hydrodams in laos 020708 01In mid June 2008, the Lao English language newspaper - the Vientiane Times - announced that the Malaysian owned Rohas Euco Industries Berhad is to construct a dam in the northern province of Xieng Khouang.

My friend groaned at the news. Then he got depressed.

The 4,000 plus villagers had lived there for over 250 years, only leaving to flee into nearby caves to escape bombing. This province was one of the most heavily bombed during the American's secret war in Laos and is still the focus of de-mining operations.

Using Darwinist principles one can assume that the land that is farmed is free of unexploded ordnance.

The resilient and hard working community had planted fruit orchards and endless rice fields that melded into the low hills surrounding the valley. Healthy cows, horses, and a gaggle of poultry clucked, neighed and moo-ed around them.
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