(Baonghean.vn) - Just a few years ago, when people talked about the "drug capital" or the "village without husbands," they would immediately think of Xop Mat - a mountainous village in Luong Minh commune (Tuong Duong district). Of the 37 households in the village, more than 30 families had members imprisoned due to drug-related crimes, and dozens were drug addicts. In 2011 and 2012, Xop Mat village suffered serious landslides, forcing residents to relocate. With support from the central government and local authorities, after two years of planning and leveling the resettlement area, 44 households from Xop Mat village have now moved to their new homes. The resettlement area is located in La village (Luong Minh district). Life in the new location is still difficult, but it is basically stable. Xốp Mạt has reduced the number of drug addicts and drug-related crimes, and people can now focus on work and production with peace of mind.
Here are some photos taken by reporters from Nghe An Newspaper at the new Xop Mat village:
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| The suspension bridge spans the Nam Non River, where the old Xop Mat village is located. |
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| These are the remnants left at 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 their old village. |
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| A view of the resettlement area of Xop Mat village. |
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| A well-maintained concrete road leads to the new village. |
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| Many new, spacious houses have also sprung up. |
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| Village head Luong Van Thien instructs Ms. Lo Thi Hoi on how to build a toilet. |
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| Ms. Lo Thi Thai's vegetable garden |
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| Many public works projects have also received investment from the government. |
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| Some households have been able to buy cows. |
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| People have also become more proactive in their lives. |
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| The villagers have become accustomed to the way of life in the new village. |
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| Life has gradually returned to normal. |
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| New version of Foam |
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