Survivors of the Cambodian Genocide

Survivors of the Cambodian Genocide are individuals who endured the brutal atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge regime from 1975 to 1979. During this period, an estimated 1.7 to 2 million people were murdered or died from starvation, forced labor, or disease, as the regime sought to establish a communist agrarian society. Survivors often carry deep physical and emotional scars, including loss of family, trauma, and displacement. Their resilience highlights the human capacity to endure profound suffering and rebuild lives amidst immense hardship, serving as vital witnesses to history and the importance of justice and reconciliation.