Continuing problems in Cambodia Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Why was the overthrowing of Prince Norodom Sihanouk in Cambodia in 1970 significant?
A
Overthrown by Lon Nol who was an anti-communist supported by the US
2
Q
What occurred in the Cambodian Civil War?
A
1970-75
-Khmer Rouge (backed by NV and China) fought against Lon Nol’s government (backed by US)
-Heaving bombing campaigns by US to disrupt communist supply lines, causing devastation and pushing many Cambodians to support Khmer Rouge
3
Q
When did the Khmer Rouge take power in Cambodia?
A
April 1975
-Captured Phnom Penh and overthrew Lon Nol
4
Q
How did Khmer Rouge over Cambodia end?
A
-25th December 1978 Soviet aided Vietnam invaded Cambodia
-Phnom Penh captured in January 1979
-Pro-Vietnamese govt installed and Khmer Rouge fled
