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Cambodia fell into civil strife when Prince Sihanouk was overthrown in 1970, leading to the rise of Lon Nol. The Khmer Rouge, backed by China and North Vietnam, usurped control …

The Tragic History of Cambodia: Civil War and Genocide under the Khmer Rouge Read More

In 1970, Lon Nol took control of Cambodia, leading to civil war and foreign intervention. By 1975, the Khmer Rouge, under Pol Pot, established Democratic Kampuchea, enacting radical changes that …

The Khmer Rouge and the Cambodian Genocide: A Historical Overview Read More