Thursday, 27 March 2008

Rice price is up, the poor will die

Phnom Penh market March 27, 2008. Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen on Wednesday announced a ban on rice exports for two months, effective today, in order to stabilize the cost of the country's staple food.REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea (CAMBODIA)

Bins of rice sit at a stall in Phnom Penh market March 27, 2008. Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen on Wednesday announced a ban on rice exports for two months, effective today, in order to stabilize the cost of the country's staple food.REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea (CAMBODIA)

A rice seller prepares rice for sale at Phnom Penh market March 27, 2008. Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen on Wednesday announced a ban on rice exports for two months, effective today, in order to stabilize the cost of the country's staple food.REUTERS/Chor Sokunthea (CAMBODIA)

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