Day: November 23, 2010

Phnom Penh struggles to cope with tragic stampede

Cambodian officials today were struggling to cope with the aftermath of last night’s tragic stampede on Koh Pik bridge in Phnom Penh that left more than 300 people dead and several hundreds more injured. Prime Minister Hun Sen announced early…

Hundreds die in tragic end to water festival

Hundreds died and hundreds more were injured last night in a stampede on Diamond Island’s north bridge, bringing a tragic close to the final day of water festival celebrations in Phnom Penh. Prime Minister Hun Sen announced via video conference…