Cambodia Commemorates April 17, 1975, Khmer Rouge Seizure of Phnom Penh, Resulting in Nearly 2 Million Deaths Under Pol Pot

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Updated Apr 16, 2025, 11:14 AM

On April 17, 2025, Cambodia marks the 50th anniversary of the Khmer Rouge's takeover of Phnom Penh, a pivotal moment that initiated one of the deadliest genocides in history. Between 1975 and 1979, the regime led by Pol Pot resulted in the deaths of nearly two million people, as cities were emptied, individuals were forced into labor camps, and perceived enemies were executed. In remembrance of this tragic period, a new coffin-shaped structure has been erected at the cremation site of Pol Pot in Anlong Veng, symbolizing the immense loss of life during his rule. Various media outlets are reflecting on the impact of the Khmer Rouge regime, with personal stories emerging, such as that of Antonya Tioulong, whose sister did not survive the notorious S-21 detention camp.

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junge Welt

@jungewelt

Fifty years ago, the Khmer Rouge invaded Phnom Penh. The alleged liberators established a terrorist regime. https://t.co/383UeqO1wC

RTÉ News

@rtenews

A new coffin-shaped structure topped with a clear plastic roof looms over the cremation site of Pol Pot in Anlong Veng, a testament to the estimated two million Cambodian lives lost under his genocidal rule https://t.co/V0fhPPWnRc

L'Express

@LEXPRESS

🇰🇭 On April 17, 1975, the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, fell into the hands of the Khmer Rouge. On the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the genocide, L'Express met Antonya Tioulong, whose sister did not come out alive from the S-21 detention camp 👇 https://t.co/9Fw4ByZKIr