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Back to the Future Cambodia Style

By jaiden._.turley

  • The win of Independence from France

    Cambodia wins its independence from France.

  • Breaking off ties

    Sihanouk breaks off relations with the US and allows North Vietnamese guerrillas to set up bases in Cambodia.

  • Minister Time

    Prime Minister Lon Nol overthrows Sihanouk in coup.

  • Year ZERO

    Lon Nol is overthrown as the Khmer Rouge led by Pol Pot occupy Phnom Penh.

  • RUN

    The Vietnamese take Phnom Penh. Pol Pot and Khmer Rouge forces flee to the border region with Thailand.

  • Becoming

    Hun Sen becomes prime minister.

  • Backing Away

    Vietnamese troops withdraw. Hun Sen tries to attract foreign investment by abandoning socialism.

  • Surrendering

    The Khmer Rouge surrendered.

  • Replacement

    Hun Sen replaces the prime minister with Ung Huot.

  • Pol Pot dies

    Pol Pot dies in his jungle hangout.

  • Re-elected

    Prime Minister Hun Sen in re-lected.

  • Prison Terms

    Parliament votes to get rid of prison terms for defamation.

  • Sentencing

    Ranariddh is sentenced in absentia to 18 months.

  • Trials

    Khmer Rouge leader Kaing Guek Eav goes on trial for torturing thousands of people.

  • Charging

    Cambodia charges two Thai citizens for spying after the crossed the border.

  • Shot Dead

    Environmental activist Chut Wutty is shot dead in a confrontation with police.

  • Heart Attack

    Norodom Sihanouk dies of a heart attack.

  • Shot

    Kem Ley is shot dead in the capital Phnom Penh.

  • Treason

    Kem Sokha is charged with treason.

  • New Law

    Cambodia releases lese-majeste law making it criminal to insult the King.