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The Japanese occupation ends.
The Japanese occupation was ended by San Francisco’s peace treaty. -
Cambodia wins its independence
The Cambodia’s win their independence from France. France is now the kingdom of Cambodia under king Sihanouk. -
Sihanouk's father
During the year of 1960, Sihanouk's father dies and Sihanouk because the head of the state. -
bombing campaign
In 1969, The US begins a secret bombing campaign on the North Vietnamese. -
The country is re-named
The country is being re-named Democratic Kampuchea because Khieu Samphan becomes head of state. -
The Vietnamese
Pol Pot and Khmer Rouge forces flee to the border region with Thailand. -
Hun Sen
Hun Sen is now the prime mister. -
A peace agreement
A peace agreement is signed for Paris. transitional authority shares power temporarily with representatives of the various factions in Cambodia. -
Hun Sen
Hun Sen sets a coup against the prime minster. -
Pol Pot
Pol Pot dies in his jungle hideout. -
Elections are won
Elections are won by Hun Sen's CPP, amid allegations of harassment. -
CFF
CFF members convicted of 2000 attack in Phnom Penh. Group pledges to continue campaign to overthrow Hun Sen. -
First bridge
First bridge across the Mekong River opens, linking east and west Cambodia. -
political deadlock
After almost a year of political deadlock, Prime Minister Hun Sen is re-elected -
Parliament votes
Parliament votes to abolish prison terms for defamation. -
Ta Mok
Ta Mok, one of the top leaders of the Khmer Rouge regime, dies aged 80. -
Funcinpec party
Funcinpec party, a junior partner in the ruling coalition, drops Prince Norodom Ranariddh as its leader. -
US court
US court convicts CFF leader Chhun Yasith of masterminding 2000 attack in Phnom Penh. -
Cambodian soldiers
Two Cambodian soldiers die in an exchange of fire with Thai troops in the disputed area. Thai soldier dies later of wounds. -
Comrade Duch is found guilty
Comrade Dutch is found guilty of many events against humanity