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Cambodia becomes independent
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Norodom abdicated in 1955 but later returned to high office several times
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Head of state Sihanouk breaks of relations with the US
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The communist begin a civil war with Cambodia
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The US begins a secret bombing campaign against North Vietnamese forces on Cambodian soil.
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Sihanouk is deposed
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The Paris Peace accords are signed
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Country renamed kingdom of Cambodia
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fighting breaks out with Vietnam
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Vietnamese forces invade in a lighting assault. They invaded because they wanted pol pot removed
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Hun Sen becomes prime mister.
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A newly elected government came to power called the Royal Government of Cambodia
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Pol Pot dies
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During government amnesty thousands of Khmer Rouge guerrillas surrendered
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A law setting up a tribual to bring genocide charges against Khmer Rouge leaders is passed
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The USA and Cambodia agree to an international tribunal for former khmer Rouge leaders.
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Ta Mok dies before appearing in front of the tribunal
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Ranariddh is sentenced to 18 months in prison for selling the Funcinpec party's headquarters
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Two Cambodia soldiers die in a exchange of fire with Thai troops
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China increased aid to Cambodia
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Kang kek Lew is sentenced to life to 35 years prison then later sentenced to life
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Government suspended granting land to private companies for development
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Parliament approves new five year term for Hun Sen. Opposition boycotts opening of parliament
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Prime mister Hun Sen marks 30 years in power
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Hun Sen is shot dead in the capital
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http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-13006828
http://www.datesandevents.org/places-timelines/08-timeline-of-cambodia.htm
http://www.localhistories.org/cambodiatime.html
https://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/asia/cambodia/khtimeln.htm
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-07/an-khmer-rouge-timeline/5655920