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1996 in Kampuchea

Explore 2 historical events and records for Kampuchea in 1996.

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Historical records for Kampuchea in 1996

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August

8 August 1996

Ieng Sary Defects

Pot, Pol · Pailin · Senior Leader of Khmer Rouge · Government / Khmer Rouge

Ieng Sary defects and receives amnesty

October

15 October 1996

Movement Weakens

Pot, Pol · Anlong Veng · Senior Leader of Khmer Rouge · Government / Khmer Rouge

Remaining forces fragment into rival factions

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