This Week In Cambodian History: Nov. 28-Dec. 4
On 28 November, 2018, William A. “Bill” Heidt ends his role as US Ambassador. Problems in Washington leave the role
Read moreOn 28 November, 2018, William A. “Bill” Heidt ends his role as US Ambassador. Problems in Washington leave the role
Read moreNovember 21, 1979, Khao-I-Dang Holding Center, prepared by UNHCR on a few days notice, opened for refugees crossing the Thai
Read moreOn July 16, 1993, Christian Science Monitor published a story titled ‘UN Peacekeeping Effort Breaking Down in Cambodia‘. On July
Read moreOn July 9, 1958, a telegram sent by Ambassador Elbridge Durbrow in Saigon read: From here Cambodia does not appear to
Read moreOn July 2, 1969, The United States and Cambodia reestablished diplomatic relations. On July 2, 1994, a coup attempt was made on the
Read more“A nuanced mediation on love, identity, and belonging. This story of survival radiates with resilience and hope.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review“This
Read moreMy twin brother, Robert Ashe, who has died aged 69 of pancreatic cancer just five weeks after diagnosis, spent most
Read moreBetween March 26-30, 1970, government troops suppressed demonstrations in support of Prince Sihanouk, resulting in the deaths of around 300
Read morePHNOM PENH, March 13 (Reuters) – Just over 30 years ago, a crackling radio in a refugee camp on the
Read moreHouston’s Cambodian Baptist community, a tight-knit group of faithful refugees, is mourning the loss of two of its founding fathers
Read more*This originally was published in CAMDEN NEW JOURNAL in 2017 London: When the Khmer Rouge took over the Cambodian government
Read moreOn October 1, 1949, rebel comander Dap Chhoun surrendered to the government. He is left free to control a large
Read moreOn September 24, 1952, rebel groups The Khmer National Liberation Committee (Comite National Khmer de Liberation – CNKL) headed by Poc
Read moreOn September 18, 1949, King Norodom Sihanouk dissolved the National Assembly. On September 18, 1967, following a diplomatic crisis when
Read moreThe U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh is excited to host Elizabeth Becker, an award-winning author and journalist, in a virtual speaker
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