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