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The win of Independence from France
Cambodia wins its independence from France. -
Breaking off ties
Sihanouk breaks off relations with the US and allows North Vietnamese guerrillas to set up bases in Cambodia. -
Minister Time
Prime Minister Lon Nol overthrows Sihanouk in coup. -
Year ZERO
Lon Nol is overthrown as the Khmer Rouge led by Pol Pot occupy Phnom Penh. -
RUN
The Vietnamese take Phnom Penh. Pol Pot and Khmer Rouge forces flee to the border region with Thailand. -
Becoming
Hun Sen becomes prime minister. -
Backing Away
Vietnamese troops withdraw. Hun Sen tries to attract foreign investment by abandoning socialism. -
Surrendering
The Khmer Rouge surrendered. -
Replacement
Hun Sen replaces the prime minister with Ung Huot. -
Pol Pot dies
Pol Pot dies in his jungle hangout. -
Re-elected
Prime Minister Hun Sen in re-lected. -
Prison Terms
Parliament votes to get rid of prison terms for defamation. -
Sentencing
Ranariddh is sentenced in absentia to 18 months. -
Trials
Khmer Rouge leader Kaing Guek Eav goes on trial for torturing thousands of people. -
Charging
Cambodia charges two Thai citizens for spying after the crossed the border. -
Shot Dead
Environmental activist Chut Wutty is shot dead in a confrontation with police. -
Heart Attack
Norodom Sihanouk dies of a heart attack. -
Shot
Kem Ley is shot dead in the capital Phnom Penh. -
Treason
Kem Sokha is charged with treason. -
New Law
Cambodia releases lese-majeste law making it criminal to insult the King.