The Khmer Rouge regime targeted individuals they considered intellectuals, and wearing glasses became a symbol that often led to execution, as it was associated with education and knowledge. While not an official policy, many people who wore glasses were persecuted during this time
Granted this is rumor transmitted by refugees at the thailand-cambodia border. There is no hard evidence that this happened iirc. Though it is funny for its absurdity.
They were fifty years too early. /s
Granted this is rumor transmitted by refugees at the thailand-cambodia border. There is no hard evidence that this happened iirc. Though it is funny for its absurdity.