Victory over Genocide Day

Victory over Genocide Day, observed on January 7th, commemorates the end of the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia. On this day in 1979, Vietnamese forces and Cambodian resistance groups liberated the country from the brutal rule of Pol Pot, which had led to the deaths of approximately 1.7 million people through starvation, forced labor, and executions. The day is marked by remembrance and reflection on the resilience of the Cambodian people and the ongoing pursuit of justice and healing. It serves as a poignant reminder of the horrors of genocide and the importance of preventing such atrocities in the future.