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Idependence
Cambodia wins their indepedece, because of King Sihanouk, Cambodia is a kingdom. -
Death
Sihanouk's father died and has become leader. -
United States
Head of State, Sihanouk cuts off connections with the US -
Overthrowing of Sihanouk
Sihanouk is overthrown. -
Capture
Khmer Rouge forces led by Pol Pot capture the capital of Phnom Penh. -
Disagreement
Cambodiaand Vietnam go to war. -
War
Vietnamese force invade Cambodia with lightining assault -
Run
Pol Pot and Khmer Rouge troops run to the borders with Thailand -
Pol Pots Control
Vietnamese troops invade and overthrow Pol Pot’s control. -
Re-naming of Cambodia
Cambodia is re-named Kampuchea -
Hun Sen
Hun Sen becomes prime minister. Cambodi has guerrila warfare being used against them -
Electations
Elections are held in cambodia. -
Pol pot
Pol Pot dies in his jungle hideout -
Bridge
The first bridge is open in Mekong river. -
Oil
Oil is discovered off Cambodia. -
Prison Terms
Parliament votes to get rid of prison terms for ruining someones reputation. -
Ta Mok
Ta Mok, one of the top leaders of the Khmer Rouge regime, dies at age 80. -
Solider Deaths
Two Cambodian soldiers die in an exchange of fire with Thai troops. -
Guilty
Duch is found guilty of crimes against humanity and given 35-years in prison. -
Removal
Cambodia and Thailand agree to remove troops from discussed area. -
King Norodom Sihanouk Death
King Norodom Sihanouk dies of a heart attack at 89. -
Crimes
Parliament passes a bill making it illegal to deny that crimes were committed by Khmer Rouge in the 1970s. -
Sam Rainsy
Leader Sam Rainsy returns from exile. -
The return
More than 150,000 Cambodian workers return home from neighbouring Thialand. -
Prime Minister
Prime Minister Hun Sen is elected thirty years in a row. -
Citations
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