The Unbroken Thread: A History of the Cham Muslims of Cambodia

The Unbroken Thread: A History of the Cham Muslims of Cambodia

The Unbroken Thread A History of the Cham Muslims of Cambodia By Sopheak Pich July 2025 This work is a synthesis of information drawn from a wide array of public sources, including academic journals, historical archives, news reports, and cultural documentation. The voices and testimonies of survivors are treated with the utmost respect and are drawn from publicly available records, primarily from the Documentation Center of Cambodia (DC-Cam) and the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC). For the survivors, who carry the burden of memory, And for the generations to come, who carry the torch of heritage. May the thread never be broken. Preface Growing up in Cambodia, we were surrounded by stories. We learn of the great kings of Angkor, the struggles for independence, and the resilience that defines our national character. Yet, some stories, though woven deeply into the fabric of our nation, are not always given the spotlight they deserve. The story of the Cham people is one su…