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Independence from France
Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos gain freedom from France. -
Vietnam
Cambodia is drawn into a war with Vietnam. -
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Vietnam sanctuaries in Cambodia are bombarded
US B-52 bombards Vietnam sanctuaries in Cambodia. -
Communist forces
Communist forces over through Pro-American regime. -
Peace
Cambodia and Vietnam established a protectorate that lasted for 10 years. -
Paris signing
Under peace agreements signed in Paris. -
Prince Ranariddh
Prince Ranariddh was tried in his absence and found guilty of arms smuggling but was pardoned by the king. -
ASEAN
Cambodia became a member of ASEAN. -
Khmer Rouge
UN-backed tribunals begin questioning Khmer Rouge suspects about allegations of genocide. -
Trial
Former Khmer Rouge leader Kaing Guek Eav known as Dutch goes on trial for presiding over the murder and torture of millions as head of the Toul Sleng prison camp. -
Norodom
Former king Norodom Sihanouk, died of a heart attack at the age of 84. -
Treason
Opposition leader Kem Sokha is charged with treason.