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Gaining Independence from France
Cambodia gained independence November 9 1953. King Norodom Sihanouk declared independence. -
Sihanouk Career
Sihanouk pursues a political career. His father becomes king and Sihanouk becomes prime minister. -
Norodom Suramarit dies
Sihanouk's father dies, Norodom Suramarit. Sihanouk becomes head of state. -
Border Closed
Berlin Border closed. -
Cambodia breaks away
Cambodia breaks away relations from the USA. -
US bombs Cambodia
The US begins a secret bombing campaign against North Vietnamese forces in Cambodia. -
Captured Phnom Penh
Communist Guerrillas Khmer Rouge capture Phnom Penh -
Vietnam and Cambodia war
A fight brakes between Cambodia and Vietnam. -
Sihanouk resigns
The country is re-named Democratic Kampuchea. Sihanouk resigns, Khieu Samphan becomes head of state, Pol Pot becomes prime minister. -
Declaration by President Carter
President Carter declares that Khmer Rouge “the worst violator of human rights in the world.” quoted President Carter. -
Family moves to the jungle
Eang and his family move to the jungle. -
Prison Bound
Eang sent to prison camp near Thailand border. -
Government Formed
Khmer Rouge and Prince Sihanouk form exiled government -
Vietnam finally leaves
Vietnam officially withdrew Cambodia -
Paris Peace Agreement
An agreement was signed by four Cambodian men including Khmer Rouge, who is not very happy about it. -
Thousands Surrender
Thousands of Khmer Rouge guerrillas surrender in government amnesty. -
Cambodia and Vietnam
Clashes broke out between Cambodia and Vietnam. Many people were killed and many were sent to fight. -
Pol Pot arrested
Pol Pot was arrested and got house arrest as his punishment. -
Pol Pot dies
Pol Pot dies in his jungle hideout. -
Ta Mok arrested
Ta Mok put Pol Pot in house arrest originally and now he himself was arrested. -
Two leaders charged
Two Khmer Rouge leaders were arrested and charged with genocide; they have yet to come to trial. -
Mekong river bridge
First bridge across the Mekong River opens, linking east and west Cambodia. -
Duch's convection
Duch is sentenced to 35 years in jail for crimes against humanity. -
Dutch losses appeal
Duch loses appeal against conviction at UN-backed tribunal and has sentence increased to life. -
30 years in power
This is Prime Minister Hun Sen 30th year in power. -