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In 1853, Cambodia declared Independence from France.
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US began a secret bombing campaign against North Vietnam.
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In 1960,Shinouak's father dies.
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In 1965 the Head of State Sihanouk broke off the relation with the U.S.
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On May 10, 1977, Cambodia and Vietnam went to war.
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In 1979-89, Cambodia began recovery from Vietnam
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Hun Sen becomes prime minister of Cambodia.
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In 1989, the Vietnamese who took control of Cambodia, withdraw from Cambodia.
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In 1989, the country of Cambodia went through a slight re-name. It is now called, the State of Cambodia.
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Hun Sen mounts a coup against the prime minister, Prince Ranriddh.
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Prince Ranriddh was tried for smuggling, found guilty, then he was pardoned by the king.
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In December of 2001, a new bridge across the Mekong River is opened.
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A law setting up a tribunal to bring genocide charges against Khmer Rouge leaders is passed
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After about a year of deadlock, Hun Sen is re-elected to prime minister.
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In 2005, a tribunal to try, Khmer Rouge leaders gets the green light from the UN after years of debating.
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Rainsy is senteced to 18 months in prison for defaming Hun Sen.
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One year into his 18 month sentence Rainsy get the "royal pardon" and goes home.
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Ta Mok, one of the top leaders of the Khmer Rouge regime, dies aged 80.
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A US court convicts CFF leader of masterminding the 2000 attack on Phnom Penh.
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A UN-backed court sensated two Khmer Rouge leaders to life in prison.
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Prime Minister Hun Sen marks 30 years in power.
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Kem Ley, a political commentator and prominent critic of Prime Minister Hun Sen is shot dead in the capital Phnom Penh.
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Opposition Cambodian National Rescue Party, resumes its months long parliamentary.
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A tribunal upholds the life sentences of Khmer Rouge leaders, Nuon Chea and Khieu Sampan after their crimes against humanity.
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Sam Rainsy resigns as head of the Cambodia National Rescue Party
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