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Pol Pot's Role In The Khmer Rouge

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Who:
The Khmer Rouge was a brutal group intent on changing the Cambodian society. With them they brought ideas of new hope and national peace for Cambodia. In April 1975, the Khmer Rouge army marched into Phnom Penh. Khmer Rouge soldiers came through the city, and they evacuated all citizens and told them to leave their items and walk out of town. Within days of the takeover of Phnom Penh, they began introducing extremist policies and the government had taken control of all property.

What:
The Cambodian Genocide refers to the attempt of Khmer Rouge party leader “Pol Pot” to change Cambodia overnight. This resulted in the obliteration of over 25% of the country’s population in just three years.

When:
The roles of the Khmer Rouge government

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