Cambodia Marks 73rd Independence Day with Royal Ceremony
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Cambodia Marks 73rd Independence Day with Royal Ceremony

Cambodia commemorated its 73rd Independence Day from French colonial rule on Monday, November 9, with King Norodom Sihamoni presiding over a national ceremony in Phnom Penh. Celebrations across the country reaffirmed national unity and peace.

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