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Cambodia Gaining Independence
Cambodia was ruled by France for around 80 years and then received independence. -
Sihanouk's Father Became King
Sihanouk pursues a political career and becomes prime minister while his father becomes king. -
Sihanouk's Father Dies
Sihanouk's father died and he became head of state. -
US Begins Bombing
Secret bombing campaign against North Vietnamese -
War Breaks Out With Vietnam
Vietnam started calling the military along the border regions. -
New Minister
Hun Sen became the new prime minister -
Troops Withdraw
Vietnamese troops withdraw -
Peace Agreement
A peace agreement was signed in Paris -
Many Surrender
Thousands surrendered in government -
Coup
Hun Sen mounted a coup against the prime minister -
Pol Pot Dies
Pol Pot died in his sleep due to heart failure -
New Bridge
A new bridge was opened over the Mekong River linking west and east Cambodia. -
Hun Sen re-elected
Hun Sen is re-elected after nearly a year of political deadlock -
Khmer Rouge Get's Green Light
After years of debate about funding Khmer Rouge gets the green light to be able to -
Ranariddh Sentenced To Prison
18 months in prison for selling a parties headquarters that he denies. -
US Convicts Leader
Chhun Yasith was convicted for of masterminding the 2000 attack in Phnom Penh. -
Comrade Duch Found Guilty
Comrade Duch senteced to 35 years in prison for crimes -
Chut Wutty Shot Dead
Chut Wutty is shot while traveling -
Cambodian Workers Return Home
Cambodian workers return home from neighbouring Thailand -
New Law
New law that it is a criminal offence to defame or insult the king.