The Cambodian Civil War, a conflict from 1967 to 1975, involved the Royal Cambodian Government and the communist Khmer Rouge. Key events include Prince Sihanouk's ousting, the rise of the Khmer Rouge, and the catastrophic genocide that followed. The war's impact on Cambodia's population, economy, and social structures was profound, with long-lasting effects still felt today.
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The Cambodian Civil War was rooted in a confluence of historical, political, and socio-economic factors
The 1970 coup that ousted Prince Sihanouk led to political instability in Cambodia
The ideological battles of the Cold War provided a backdrop for the conflict in Cambodia
The emergence of the Khmer Rouge was a pivotal event in the Cambodian Civil War
The 1970 coup that ousted Prince Sihanouk was a significant turning point in the conflict
The capture of Phnom Penh by the Khmer Rouge marked the end of the Cambodian Civil War and the beginning of their brutal regime
The Cambodian Genocide, perpetrated by the Khmer Rouge, resulted in the deaths of an estimated two million people
The war and subsequent genocide had dire consequences for Cambodia, decimating its population and destroying its economy
The Cambodian Civil War altered the geopolitical landscape, leading to the overthrow of the Khmer Rouge and the establishment of the People's Republic of Kampuchea
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Duration of Cambodian Civil War
1967-1975
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Initial leader of Royal Cambodian Government
Prince Norodom Sihanouk
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Event marking the end of conventional warfare in Cambodia
Fall of Phnom Penh, April 1975
