Tag: SIHANOUK

In March 1970, Prince Sihanouk was ousted, and Lon Nol took power, leading Cambodia into a civil war and deeper involvement in the Vietnam conflict. By April 1975, the Khmer …

The Rise and Fall of the Khmer Rouge: A Tragic Chapter in Cambodian History Read More

The Khmer Rouge period in Cambodia, initiated by a coup against Prince Sihanouk in 1970, saw extreme radicalization under Pol Pot from 1975 to 1979. This regime abolished social institutions, …

The Khmer Rouge in Cambodia: A Tragic Chapter of Genocide and Radical Change Read More