On 16 September 2011, five homes and businesses (affecting 8 families) were demolished in Village 22, Boeung Kak Lake, in Phnom Penh city Reports received indicate that these families were among 96 families excluded from sub-decree 183 issued on 11 August 2011, by your Excellency's Government, granting land title to more than 700 families living on a 12.44 hectare stretch of land in the Boeung Kak Lake area. Reports indicate that more than 90 additional families in the region are now facing imminent threat of forced evictions, having been excluded from sub-decree 183. Allegedly, no notice was given to the affected residents prior to the demolition. Compensation was offered to some families contacted by the authorities, while other families were not offered compensation at all. Reportedly, threats of eviction and harassment and intimidation are being used against the excluded families to accept compensation. We are also informed that some residents whose homes were affected were not able to retrieve their belongings before their houses were destroyed and lost all their property. The demolitions were overseen by 100 armed riot police, municipal authorities and security guards. Allegedly, one Boeung Kak Lake resident and activist, Mr. Suong Sophoan was beaten by the police with batons and a brick, while several villagers protested against the demolitions. According to information received, Mr. Suong Sophoan was left unconscious and sustained head injuries requiring 5 stitches and a broken finger.