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1980 in Kampuchea

Explore 2 historical events and records for Kampuchea in 1980.

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Historical records for Kampuchea in 1980

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January

1 January 1980

PRK State Leadership

Samrin, Heng · Phnom Penh · Chairman of People's Revolutionary Council · Government / People's Republic of Kampuchea

Heng Samrin continues as head of state of the People's Republic of Kampuchea

March

1 March 1980

Guerrilla Warfare

Pot, Pol · Thai Border · Senior Leader of Khmer Rouge Remnants · Government / Khmer Rouge

Begin guerrilla operations along the Thai border

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