(261109) — PHNOM PENH, Nov. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) — Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni lights the ceremonial victory fire inside the Independence Monument in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Nov. 9, 2026. Cambodia on Monday celebrated the National Independence Day, commemorating the country’s independence from French colonial rule 73 years ago.
Cambodia officially gained its independence on Nov. 9, 1953, ending 90 years of French colonial rule that began in 1863. (Photo by Sovannara/Xinhua)
