Why were the cambodians targeted?

Answer 1

Cambodians were primarily targeted during the Khmer Rouge regime (1975-1979) due to their perceived association with the "old" society, which the regime sought to eliminate. The Khmer Rouge aimed to create an agrarian communist utopia by eradicating intellectuals, professionals, and anyone seen as a threat to their radical ideology. This included ethnic minorities, religious groups, and even individuals with perceived bourgeois backgrounds. The brutal policies led to the deaths of an estimated 1.7 million people through executions, forced labor, and starvation.