Fifty years after the fall of Phnom Penh in the aftermath of the Khmer Rouge regime, a profound historical weight continues to shape Cambodian politics. The events of April 1975, when the capital city was seized and its citizens brutally displaced, remain etched into the nation’s collective memory. This traumatic past casts a long shadow over current political discourse, fueling anxieties around national identity, reconciliation, and the pursuit of justice for victims. While efforts have been made to foster healing and progress, the echoes of the Khmer Rouge era cast a persistent undercurrent on Cambodia’s political landscape.
Phnom Penh’s Legacy: 50 Years Since Fall – A Haunting Shadow Over Cambodia’s Politics
