In the aftermath of Monday's tragic stampede, families of the dead, as well as monks and Cambodians from all walks of life, on 23 November 2010 came to the site of the bridge the stampede took place to pray for the souls of those who died tragically during one of the country's most festive days. Latest official figures suggest that as many as 378 people died and over 700 were injured in the stampede. The Cambodian government has designated 25 November day of national mourning. (Photos by Heng Reaksmey, VOA Khmer)
More than 300 people died Monday night in a stampede at the conclusion of Cambodia's annual water festival in the capital, Phnom Penh. Information Minister Khieu Kanharith said the incident took place after thousands of festival goers were caught in a pedestrian jam on a newly-built bridge at the Phnom Penh Koh Pich development area. Crowds swelled and panic ensued, leading to mass trampling and suffocation, authorities said. More than 350 were injured, they said. Ambulances and police cars raced between the river where the stampede took place and hospitals. (Photos by Heng Reaksmey, VOA Khmer)
Heavy rains on Monday October 12, 2010, have flooded the homes of at least 1,000 people in the Boeung Kak lake area of Phnom Penh, where residents say the pumping of sand and mud into the lake by a city developer has diminished a natural drainage system. Most have now temporarily evacuated their flooded homes. (Photos by Heng Reaksmey, VOA Khmer)
More than 500 Cambodians on Aug 29, 2010, shared alms and paid respects to Buddha relics kept in a precious gold and diamond urn at Buddhikarama Pagoda in Silver Spring, MD. Construction has begun on a new stupa at the temple, located some 20 km from Washington DC. The festival was organized by The Cambodian Buddhist Society. (Photos by Im Sothearith, VOA Khmer)
Aug 22, 2010: An annual gathering of Cambodians in non-Cambodians in the Washington, DC metropolitan area to celebrate and showcase Cambodian culture. (By Sophat Soeung, VOA Khmer)Alexandria, Virginia - Aug 22, 2010: An annual gathering of Cambodians in non-Cambodians in the Washington, DC metropolitan area to celebrate and showcase Cambodian culture. (By Sophat Soeung, VOA Khmer)