The Bloody History of Cambodia

  • The French allow the Cambodians to become independent.

  • Sihanouk era.

    (1955-1970) This was the time that Sihanouk ruled over Cambodia.
  • Elections where held in Cambodia.

    Sihanouk allowed this to happen.
  • Sihanouk's father dies

    This causes Sihanouk to become head of state.
  • Secret bombing campaign

    The US starts a secret bombing campaign against North Vietnam in Cambodia.
  • Lon Nol overthrows Sihanouk's group

  • Lon Nol is overthrown by Pol Pot

  • The Khmer Rouge breaks out in Cambodia.

    It is lead by Pol Pot.
  • Cambodia is renamed.

    Cambodia is renamed to Democratic Kampuchea. Pol Pot becomes prime minister.
  • War breaks out between Cambodia and Vietnam.

  • The People's Republic of Kampuchea is backed by the Vietnamese.

    The Vietnamese back this group. (1979-1989)
  • The Vietnamese troops withdraw from Cambodia.

    The Vietnamese soldiers leave Cambodia.
  • An agreement is signed.

    Cambodia and plenty of other countries signed it.
  • Sihanouk becomes king again.

  • The Kingdom of Cambodia is established.

  • Pol Pot dies

    He died due to heart failure.
  • Elections are held again.

  • Ta Mok is captured

  • There is a riot in Phnom Penh.

  • Cambodia introduces the lese-majeste law

    This law is against anyone that insults people of royal blood.