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Cambodia Falls Under Khmer Rouge Rule in Phnom Penh
The Phnom Penh government surrendered to the Khmer Rouge after years of civil war. Exiled ruler Prince Sihanouk rejected a cease fire and transfer of power, while rebels tightened control around the capital and vowed attacks on supply lines and key targets.
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Associated Press
Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Khmer Rouge
Norodom Sihanouk
Angkor
Indochina
Jayavarman VII
South China Sea
France
Vietnam
Sihanouk
Lon Nol
Pochentong Airldt
Khmer Republic
Sirik Matak
Khieu Samphan
Cambodian Peoples Liberation’ Armed Forces
Samphan
Thailand
Khmer Rouge Radio
Mekong
United States
U.S
Moscow
National Salvation
Peking
South Vietnam
Long Boret
Republic
Dodong
Northwest
Rice Bowl
Republic Army