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Laos Moves to Rename Nation as People’s Democratic Republic
The Neo Lao Hak Xat announced at a two day congress that Laos will adopt the new official name People’s Democratic Republic of Laos. A chairman and adviser for the new government were to be chosen with a flag and language shift also approved. Souvanna Phouma remains largely powerless amid Pathet Lao influence.
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Souvanna Phouma
Laos
People’s Democratic Republic of
Kingdom of
Neo Lao Hak Xat
People’s Congress
Pathet Lao
Congress
Vientiane
Bangkok