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freedom
They wanted freedom. They fought against France for a while. They gained independence. -
overthrown
War was starting to spill into Cambodia. While this was happening price sihanouk was overthrown by general Lon Nol -
Another overthrow (double kill)
Since the government was week. It was overthrown by the Khmer Rouge -
khmer rouge overthrown
The Khmer Rouge was overthrown. -
peace
A peace agreement was signed in Paris. Sihanouk becomes head of state. -
Khmer rouge
Many Khmer Rouge guerrillas surrender during government amensity -
deputy in charge
Ieng Sary forms new party and is granted amnesty by Sihanouk. -
No more power
Hun sen ousts power from Norodom Ranariddh because of violence between the 2 fractions. -
House arrest more like house death
Pol pot was found dead during house arrest. -
ARESTED
Cambodian authorities arrest Kaing Guek Eav for his role as head of the Khmer Rouge S-21 interrogation centre. -
Tribunal
After many negotiations the United Nations and Cambodia finally allow international tribunals for former khmer rouge leaders. -
The butcher
Ta Mok know as the butcher dies before appearing in-front of the tribunal. -
Brother number 2
Nuon Chea was arrested. -
Duchs trial
Opening of duchess trial. The first at Cambodias Un backed crime court. -
trials over
Duch admits responsibility for his crimes. -
Prison
Duch was sentenced to 30 years in prison. -
Leaders taken down
Neoun Chea, Ieng Sary, Ieng thirth and kheiu are indicted for hate crimes. -
duch back at it again
Lawyer says that Duch was just following orders and should not have 30 years. -
Duch deserves life
Such get a life sentence in jail. -
A king has died
Norodom Sihanouk is dead. He was known to be a good king. -
