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New Act In Drama Of Laos
An AP Special Correspondent outlines Laos evolving political scene. Key figures include King Savang Vatthana and princes Souvanna Phouma Souphanouvong, with factions rightist leftist and neutralist and involvement from North Vietnam. The piece traces history from 1950s Geneva accords through coups and shifting control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Ryan
Laos
North Vietnam
Pathet Lao
Southeast Asia
Savang Vatthana
Thailand
China
Yunnan Province
Savang
Luang Prabang
Vientiane
Sisavong Vong
Souvanna Pholma
France
Souvanna
Indochina
Chi Minh
Vietminh
Vanna
Indo
Kong le
Geneva
King la
North Vang
Pathet Loa