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Because Pol Pot wanted to eliminate all traces of the corrupt former regime and start fresh at year zero, he targeted intellectuals, professionals, government before the reign ( non-communists) and even people that were considered literate, or known to be educated.
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∙ 12y agoThe Khmer Rouge government in Cambodia executed anyone belonging to the different categories of who they believed to be "enemies". These included anyone with foreign connections, intellectuals (which in practice meant anyone with an education, or even just people wearing glasses), ethnic Vietnamese, ethnic Chinese, ethnic Thai, as well as other minorities like Christians, Muslims and Buddhist monks. Also former urban dwellers who did not have agricultural ability were also targeted.
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Where was Pol pot during the cambodian genocide?
Khmer Rouge was located in Cambodia, China.
Who was the leader behind the Cambodian genocide?
Pol Pot,the leader of the Khmer Rouge.
Who were the perpetrators of the Cambodian genocide?
Khmer rouge under the guidance of Pol Pot.
Why did the cambodia immigrants leave their country to come to the US?
Because of Cambodian Genocide or Khmer Rouge.
What has the author Sean Bergin written?
Sean Bergin has written: 'The Khmer Rouge and the Cambodian genocide' -- subject(s): Genocide, Parti communiste du Kampuchea, Politics and government
Why did the actions of the Khmer Rouge not fit the classic definition of genocide?
The Khmer Rouge committed the "Cambodian Genocide", but the name is a misnomer and the reason for this is specifically why it does not fit the classic definition of a genocide. The elimination of over 1.5 million Cambodians is more properly called the "Cambodian Democide". The distinction is that a genocide is a specific targeting of a group for extermination based on some inherent characteristic (race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, political leanings, etc.). The Khmer Rouge killed anyone who disagreed with the aims of the regime or was unable to comply with the arbitrary and ridiculous standards required by the regime. Therefore, their actions do not target a specific group and are not a genocide. A democide is simply mass killing performed intentionally by a regime, without regard to inherent characteristics.
Who were the victims of the Cambodian genocide?
Many of the victims of the Cambodian genocide were innocent city dwellers. The Khmer Rouge government forced people out of the cities to work on collective farms. Victims of the tragedy also came from the ranks of doctors, professors, and other educated people.
What happened during the genocide?
The Cambodian genocide, between 1975 to 1979, started when a Communist group, Khmer Rouge, seized control of Cambodia. The leader, Pol Pot, exercised extreme martial law on the people and executed adults and children across the country.
Did Cambodia erupt in civil war?
Yes, there are two different Cambodian Civil Wars. The more famous Cambodian Civil War was from 1968-1975. A second, less famous Cambodian Civil War of 1979-1999 followed. The intervening period of 1975-1979 was the period of Khmer Rouge rule of Cambodia during which Pol Pot's infamous genocide took place.
Communist group that took control of cambodia in 1975?
The Khmer Rouge was the communist group that seized control of Cambodia in 1975. They instigated the Cambodian Genocide, which killed three million people. The Khmer Rouge was deposed in 1979 by the Vietnamese army.
Khmer is the language of which Asian countries?
Khmer or Cambodian, is the language of the Khmer people and the official language of Cambodia.
How many people speak cambodian?
12.1 million speak the Khmer Language (Cambodian)
