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January 7th, today marks the 33rd anniversary of the defeat of the Khmer Rouge by the Kampuchean United front with the aid of Vietnam. It only took 3 years to turn a country completely upside down. Under those brutal 3 years a third of the population had been executed or died due to lack of proper healthcare/nutrition. That meant 1 out of every 3 people would not make it past 1979. This tragic event had affected every single Cambodian family and its effects are still very present in a country striving to rebuild itself. Oh! Phnom Penh 3 years I've missed you without a moment of ease I've parted from you with unbearable pain The enemy has intended to cut off our bond As I was forced to leave you My heart was inflamed with anger Seeking revenge In evidence to prove my loyalty to you Phnom Penh, the heart and soul of Cambodia 3 years you had endured Yet you were still able to stand strong Preserving a rich history of bravery Bestowed upon the Cambodian soul With a history once well known around the world The soul of the Cambodian nation, lives on Descendants living under the shadows of Angkor You continue to live on Oh! Penh Penh I meet you once again You pain is now at ease Oh! the heart and soul of Cambodia Oh! Phnom Penh!
