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1970 in Kampuchea — Page 2

Explore 42 historical events and records for Kampuchea in 1970.

Historical records for Kampuchea in 1970

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Khmer Rouge

Sihanouk · Beijing · Politics / Communist Party

The political appeal of the Khmer Rouge is increased as a result of the situation created by the removal of Sihanouk as head of state in 1970. Sihanouk, in exile in Beijing, makes an alliance with the Khmer Rouge and becomes the nominal head of a Khmer Rouge-dominated Government-in-exile (known by its French acronym, GRUNK) backed by the Peoples Republic of China

Prime Minister of Kampuchea

Lon, Mol · Prime Minister of Kampuchea · Government / Government of Kampuchea

Appointed Prime Minister of Kampuchea, 3rd term

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