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A Trip Through Cambodia

By wagonerims

  • Cambodia Gaining Independence

    Cambodia was ruled by France for around 80 years and then received independence.

  • Sihanouk's Father Became King

    Sihanouk pursues a political career and becomes prime minister while his father becomes king.

  • Sihanouk's Father Dies

    Sihanouk's father died and he became head of state.

  • US Begins Bombing

    Secret bombing campaign against North Vietnamese

  • War Breaks Out With Vietnam

    Vietnam started calling the military along the border regions.

  • New Minister

    Hun Sen became the new prime minister

  • Troops Withdraw

    Vietnamese troops withdraw

  • Peace Agreement

    A peace agreement was signed in Paris

  • Many Surrender

    Thousands surrendered in government

  • Coup

    Hun Sen mounted a coup against the prime minister

  • Pol Pot Dies

    Pol Pot died in his sleep due to heart failure

  • New Bridge

    A new bridge was opened over the Mekong River linking west and east Cambodia.

  • Hun Sen re-elected

    Hun Sen is re-elected after nearly a year of political deadlock

  • Khmer Rouge Get's Green Light

    After years of debate about funding Khmer Rouge gets the green light to be able to

  • Ranariddh Sentenced To Prison

    18 months in prison for selling a parties headquarters that he denies.

  • US Convicts Leader

    Chhun Yasith was convicted for of masterminding the 2000 attack in Phnom Penh.

  • Comrade Duch Found Guilty

    Comrade Duch senteced to 35 years in prison for crimes

  • Chut Wutty Shot Dead

    Chut Wutty is shot while traveling

  • Cambodian Workers Return Home

    Cambodian workers return home from neighbouring Thailand

  • New Law

    New law that it is a criminal offence to defame or insult the king.