(Baonghean.vn) - Just a few years ago, when talking about the "capital" of drugs or "village without husbands", people would immediately think of Xop Mat - a mountainous village in Luong Minh commune (Tuong Duong). The village has 37 houses, of which more than 30 families have people in trouble with the law because of drugs, dozens of addicts. In 2011 and 2012, Xop Mat village suffered serious landslides, forcing people to move to a new place. With the support of the Central Government as well as local authorities, after 2 years of planning and leveling the resettlement area, up to now, 44 households of Xop Mat village have been moved to a new place. The resettlement area of the village is located in La village (Luong Minh). Life in the new place of residence of the people is still difficult but basically stable. Foam Mat has reduced drug addicts and drug-related crimes, and people can rest assured about their work and production.
Some images captured by Nghe An Newspaper reporters at the new Xop Mat village:
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| The suspension bridge across the Nam Non River where the old Xop Mat village is located |
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| This is what remains of the old residence |
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| To earn extra income, Mr. Luong Van Phu's family opened a small business along the Nam Non River near the old village. |
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| A corner of the resettlement area of Xop Mat village |
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| The spacious concrete road leading to the new village |
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| Many new, spacious houses have also sprung up. |
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| Village chief Luong Van Thien guides Mrs. Lo Thi Hoi to build a toilet. |
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| Ms. Lo Thi Thai's vegetable garden |
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| Many public works are also invested by the state. |
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| Some households have bought cows. |
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| People have also been more proactive with their lives. |
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| People have gotten used to the lifestyle in the new village. |
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| Life has gradually stabilized. |
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| New version of Foam Mat |
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