Rising fuel costs strain Cambodia's floating schools amid Iran war fallout
Higher fuel prices linked to the Iran war are squeezing families on Cambodia's Tonle Sap lake who depend on fishing and boats, creating new barriers to education, according to Deutsche Welle.
The war involving Iran has driven fuel prices higher in Cambodia, straining families who depend on fishing and boat travel for their livelihoods, Deutsche Welle reported.
For children living on the Tonle Sap lake, rising fuel costs represent an additional barrier to attending school, according to the report.
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- Cambodia's floating schools hit by rising fuel costs — Deutsche Welle — English
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