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Agreeing to Peace
In 1991 a peace agreement is signed in Paris, France. The UN shares power temporarily -
Cambodia wins over Independance
It becomes the "Kingdom of Cambodia." according to King Sihanouk. -
Sihanouk becoming Head of State
Sihanouk's father dies in 1960, causing him to become the new head of state. -
The Secret Bombing Campaign
In 1969 the U.S began a "secret bombing" campaign against the Northern Vietnamese forces. -
Lon Nol is Overthrown
Sihanouk becomes head of state, but only for a short period of time. As he becomes head leader, the country is re-named Kampuchea. -
Phnom Penh and Khmer Rouge Flee the Border.
In January of 1979, Khmer Rouge and Phnom Penh are forced to flee the border of Thailand. -
Hun Sen becomes Prime Minister
In 1985, Hun Sen becomes the Prime Minister of Cambodia, and Cambodia is under a plague because of the guerrilla warfare, this causing thousands of people the become refugees. -
Peace in Cambodia
In 1991 a peace agreement was signed in Paris France, and a UN authority temporarily shares power with representatives from Cambodia. -
Monarchy is Restored
Sihanouk becomes king again, the country is named Kingdom of Cambodia again. -
Pol Pot dies
In 1998 Pol Pot dies in his house in the jungle -
Campaign to Overthrow Pol Pot.
CFF members accused of 2000 attack in Phnom Penh. They pledge to continue the campaign to overthrow Hun Sen. -
Hun Sen is Re-elected.
After the CPP makes a deal with the Funcinpec party, Hun Sen is officially re-elected the Prime Minister. -
Ta Mok's Death.
Ta Mok was one of the top leader's of the Khmer Rouge regime, and he died in July of 2006. -
The Khmer Rouge Trials.
Ranariddh is sentenced to 18 months in prison because he sold the Funcinpec party's headquarters. -
Comorade Duch is Guilty.
Comrade Duch is guilty of crimes against humanity and has to spend 35 years in jail. -
Phnom Penh Protest.
A protests in Phnom Penh over "contested" election results. The Parliament agrees to have a new five year term for Hun Sen. -
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Protest Camp.
The riot police have to clear a two week long protest camp that's in Phenom because it was against the government after the dispute election in 2013. -
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150,000 Workers Go Home
150,000+ Cambodian workers get to go home from neighbouring Thailand after rumors spread that the new military will break down on any illegal migrants. -
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30 Years of Power
In 2015 Hun Sen has reached 30 years of being the Prime Minister. -
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A New Lese-Majeste Law.
Cambodia has a new law making it a criminal offence to insult the king in any way