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No,the Khmer Rouge were vanquished by the Vietmanese Army in 1978-9.Vietnam did this because the Khmer Rouge repeatedly made incursions across the border.The Khmer Rouge were driven into the jungles,where they began to dis-band.China then invaded the north of Vietnam in protest.Much to their suprise,Vietnam inflicted heavy losses on the Chinese and China withdrew.
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What country liberated cambodia from the Khmer Rouge?
If you mean to ask which country liberated Cambodia from Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge dictatorship in 1979, then that country is Vietnam. However, they did not remove the Khmer Rouge, they merely forced the top echelon to flee Phnom Penh and raised the subordinates to a new leadership position. The Khmer Rouge is still a faction in Cambodian politics today, but its position has been greatly weakened by the UN-brokered peace in Cambodia, which finalized in 1999.
Why people in cambodia are poor?
Because of Cambodia had many wars since the past. The dark age(1593-1863), this period Cambodia got in control by Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. French Colonial Rule(1863-1953), so much threat from the neighbor, Cambodia asked France for protection. Japanese Occupation of Cambodia(1941-1945), France still remained controlled over Cambodia while Japan occupied in Cambodia. Cambodian Genocide or Khmer Rouge(1975-1979), million Cambodians were killed by Khmer Rouge and starvation. Cambodian-Vietnamese War(1975-1989), after the Khmer Rouge lost its power in controlling Cambodia, it came back to fight Vietnamese. And today Cambodian President is under control of Vietnam. Cambodia is also in developing situation.
Why are the people in Cambodia poor?
Because of Cambodia had many wars since the past. The dark age(1593-1863), this period Cambodia got in control by Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. French Colonial Rule(1863-1953), so much threat from the neighbor, Cambodia asked France for protection. Japanese Occupation of Cambodia(1941-1945), France still remained controlled over Cambodia while Japan occupied in Cambodia. Cambodian Genocide or Khmer Rouge(1975-1979), million Cambodians were killed by Khmer Rouge and starvation. Cambodian-Vietnamese War(1975-1989), after the Khmer Rouge lost its power in controlling Cambodia, it came back to fight Vietnamese. And today Cambodian President is under control of Vietnam. Cambodia is also in developing situation.
The temples at Angkor Wat still exist as signs of the splendor of what kingdom?
Khmer Empire, present day Cambodia.
Any important things happened in 1975?
On April 17, 1975, the Khmer Rouge gained control over Cambodia (or Kampuchea). They were a communist group that tortured, starved, and executed approximately a million Khmer/Cambodian people. Their strong government fell in 1979, but was still cautiously active until the 1990's.
How strong vietnam's army is?
Probably not as tough as they were in the 70's; they haven't fought a major war in over 30 years. The war experience they gained in the 20th century, no doubt has, like the rest of the world's militaries...turned into "schools" and "movies (films)." Well, within the past 30 years, Vietnam's Army did fight with someone such as Cambodia (Khmer Rouge) in 1979 as well as China from 1979 to 1984. Vietnam's Army successfully eliminated Khmer Rouge to liberate Cambodia and defeated China's Army right after that meanwhile most of Vietnam's Regular force still were stationing in Cambodia.
Why have so many of the Khmer rouge leaders responsible for killing millions of Cambodians never brought to justice?
Although some were killed in reprisals, and others fled the country to hide, some former Khmer Rouge leaders are still powerful leaders in the current government.
What international groups helped stop the cambodia genocide?
In 1975 North Vietnamese forces seized South Vietnam's capital, Saigon and in the same year Lon Nol was defeated by the Khmer Rouge. Things were calming down but were still very uneasy until 1989 when Prince Sihanouk was elected president of newly restored Cambodia.
Why have many of the Khmer rouge leaders responsible for killing many of Cambodians never been brought to justice?
Although some were killed in reprisals, and others fled the country to hide, some former Khmer Rouge leaders are still powerful leaders in the current government.
What happened after the Khmer rouge became the ruling power in Cambodia?
Democratic Kampuchea was the name given to Cambodia by the Khmer Rouge during their time in power. This was ended by a rapid Vietnamese invasion which began in December 1978, but after months of retreats and fighting, Khmer Rouge members loyal to the old government regrouped in the west of the country, on the border with Thailand, along with the fallen DK administration. They entered a coalition with other groups during the early 1980s in order to fight the Vietnamese-backed government now named the People's Republic of Kampuchea.
What are Cambodia tradition's celebration?
Cambodia has many good culture and tradition since in the past and still keeping until present day. There are 3 important Cambodian tradition's celebration in Cambodia. Khmer New Year - Wedding - and Water Festival
What type of language is Khmer?
Cambodian belongs to the Mon-Khmer language family...which Vietnamese belongs to. The languages are somewhat similar. Cambodian is also similar to Thai although Thai comes from a different language family, only because a good portion of Thai borrows words from Cambodia. oh and there is some european/french influence, apparent in words such as "aeroplan" instead of "kapal hou" or "macin" for machine
