AKP Phnom Penh, January 17, 2026 --

In a profound display of respect and solidarity, Cambodian First Lady Lok Chumteav Dr. Pich Chanmony Hun Manet joined solemn ceremonies on Friday and Saturday to honour the national heroes who fell in the line of duty.

With a deeply sorrowful heart, the First Lady personally attended memorial services at the family homes of the deceased soldiers and police officers in Thbong Khmum, Kratie, and Stung Treng provinces.

During these solemn moments, Lok Chumteav Dr. Pich Chanmony conveyed the most profound condolences and words of comfort from the Senate President Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, the Cambodian Red Cross President Samdech Kittiprittpundit Bun Rany Hun Sen, and Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet to the grieving families. Furthermore, on behalf of Samdech Thipadei and herself, she presented substantial personal contributions to the families to assist with their daily living expenses.

The Royal Government and the entire Cambodian nation remember the immense courage and sacrifice of these national military and police heroes, who gave their lives to defend territorial integrity and to restore lasting peace to the motherland.

It should be noted that Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet has recently enacted a series of pivotal policies and mechanisms to support the families of fallen heroes. These comprehensive measures include providing sustainable livelihoods, family welfare support, full university scholarships for children until graduation, debt restructuring, the resolution of battlefield-related debts for veterans, and the establishment of a dedicated foundation for the welfare of martyrs' families.

Additionally, the Royal Government has been actively facilitating the safe return of displaced families to their homes, clearing unexploded ordnance, restoring critical infrastructure, and rehabilitating daily livelihoods in affected areas.

By K. Rithy Reak