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Cambodia

By myarichardson_
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    Agreeing to Peace

    In 1991 a peace agreement is signed in Paris, France. The UN shares power temporarily

  • Cambodia wins over Independance

    It becomes the "Kingdom of Cambodia." according to King Sihanouk.

  • Sihanouk becoming Head of State

    Sihanouk's father dies in 1960, causing him to become the new head of state.

  • The Secret Bombing Campaign

    In 1969 the U.S began a "secret bombing" campaign against the Northern Vietnamese forces.

  • Lon Nol is Overthrown

    Sihanouk becomes head of state, but only for a short period of time. As he becomes head leader, the country is re-named Kampuchea.

  • Phnom Penh and Khmer Rouge Flee the Border.

    In January of 1979, Khmer Rouge and Phnom Penh are forced to flee the border of Thailand.

  • Hun Sen becomes Prime Minister

    In 1985, Hun Sen becomes the Prime Minister of Cambodia, and Cambodia is under a plague because of the guerrilla warfare, this causing thousands of people the become refugees.

  • Peace in Cambodia

    In 1991 a peace agreement was signed in Paris France, and a UN authority temporarily shares power with representatives from Cambodia.

  • Monarchy is Restored

    Sihanouk becomes king again, the country is named Kingdom of Cambodia again.

  • Pol Pot dies

    In 1998 Pol Pot dies in his house in the jungle

  • Campaign to Overthrow Pol Pot.

    CFF members accused of 2000 attack in Phnom Penh. They pledge to continue the campaign to overthrow Hun Sen.

  • Hun Sen is Re-elected.

    After the CPP makes a deal with the Funcinpec party, Hun Sen is officially re-elected the Prime Minister.

  • Ta Mok's Death.

    Ta Mok was one of the top leader's of the Khmer Rouge regime, and he died in July of 2006.

  • The Khmer Rouge Trials.

    Ranariddh is sentenced to 18 months in prison because he sold the Funcinpec party's headquarters.

  • Comorade Duch is Guilty.

    Comrade Duch is guilty of crimes against humanity and has to spend 35 years in jail.

  • Phnom Penh Protest.

    A protests in Phnom Penh over "contested" election results. The Parliament agrees to have a new five year term for Hun Sen.
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    Protest Camp.

    The riot police have to clear a two week long protest camp that's in Phenom because it was against the government after the dispute election in 2013.
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    150,000 Workers Go Home

    150,000+ Cambodian workers get to go home from neighbouring Thailand after rumors spread that the new military will break down on any illegal migrants.
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    30 Years of Power

    In 2015 Hun Sen has reached 30 years of being the Prime Minister.
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    A New Lese-Majeste Law.

    Cambodia has a new law making it a criminal offence to insult the king in any way