A charity event in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, organized by Oknha Sok Kong to distribute red envelopes and rice for Chinese New Year, turned tragic when a stampede resulted in multiple deaths. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation, raising concerns about the event's organization and its impact on Cambodia's international image. Authorities and the benefactor have offered financial assistance to the victims' families.
PHNOM PENH: Thursday morning’s tragic deaths which occurred outside the palatial home of Oknha Sok Kong as people trampled each other to get hold of “red envelopes” has sparked criticism regarding the organisation of the charity event and its impact on Cambodia's international reputation.Every year, Sok Kong distributes red envelopes to members of the public during the Chinese New Year.
It added that Phnom Penh Governor Khuong Sreng also provided 5 million riel to the families of the deceased individual, 2 million riel for each injured person, and a coffin for each deceased victim. “Even now, people trample each other to death for a few cans of rice during the Chinese or Vietnamese New Year. This is deeply regrettable. How can we boast about economic growth when, in central Phnom Penh, people die in a stampede over a $10 handout and a couple of kilogrammes of rice?” he wrote.
He further stressed the need for authorities to be involved in organising charity events. Under Cambodian law, gatherings involving large crowds require official approval.
CAMBODIA CHARITY EVENT STAMPEDE FATALITIES INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION
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