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Phnom Penh Fall Through Khmer Rouge Victory
A reporter recounts the sudden collapse of Phnom Penh as Khmer Rouge forces overrun the capital. Civilians flee, hospitals fill, and streets empty while foreign journalists are briefly detained before release. The piece details refugees, exodus logistics, and immediate political upheaval surrounding Lon Nol era figures and fledgling Khmer Rouge control.
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Phrom Peoh
Cambodia
Im Phnom
Phnom Penh
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