Cambodia: New Home Gifted to Impoverished Veteran Family from Prime Minister's Couple
An impoverished veteran's family in Cambodia's Kampong Thom province has received a new home donated by Prime Minister Hun Sen and his wife. This initiative is part of the country's efforts to support former soldiers and reflects its social welfare policies.
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