Genocide in Cambodia

Cambodia is Prince Sihanouk's

Jan 1, 1949

Cambodia is an Independent State

Jan 1, 1953

Khmer Rouge took charge

Jan 1, 1967

They developed an armed resistance led by Pol Pot.

Lon Nol order the Prince to leave Cambodia

Jan 1, 1970

Khmer Took Power

Apr 1, 1975

Lon Nol was forced to surrender leaving Khmer Rouge in charge.

Viatnamese Army Invaded Cambodia

Dec 25, 1978

They overthrew the Khmer Rouge regime.

Leaders of Khmer Rouge are trialed

Jan 1, 1995

They were trialed for their acts against humanity. They are put in jail for 35 years.

Khmer Rouge was no longer in power

Jan 1, 1999