Graves rebuilt
Workers of Tien Thanh Enterprise found graves while clearing land at a technical storage facility under a contract with Military Zone 5’s Army Ordnance.
The facility was built on the Nghi An graveyard in Hoa Phat Ward of Cam Le District.
Elderly people in the area said there about 1,000, mostly those of soldiers who died during the French War.
The construction company reported finding some remains during the clearance, but locals say at least 400 graves have been destroyed.
“About 400 graves were cleared away; six were of my relatives," said Nguyen Tu, 87.
There has been an outcry from local residents.
The Danang municipal government has asked the Department of Natural Resources and Environment, in coordination with Cam Le District People’s Committee, to halt work at the site.
The military was asked to stop work pending a decision from relevant authorities.
Some locals have attempt to rebuild graves destroyed in the site clearance.