Hun Sen and Norodom Ranariddh Form Cambodian Coalition
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events: 1900-2001
- Categories: Government and Politics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility, Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs
- Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy, Presidents, Prime Ministers
- Curriculum: Asian History
- Geographical Location: Southeast Asia, Cambodia, Indochina
- Date: November 30, 1998
Article abstract: The newly restored Cambodian monarchy avoided renewed civil war when the nation’s two most powerful political leaders agreed to a new power-sharing arrangement.
Civil War
The twentieth century history of Cambodia was dominated by Norodom Sihanouk, prince of the Norodom line of Cambodia’s royal family, who was chosen by the French government in 1941 to rule Cambodia as a puppet king. Revered as a living god by Cambodia’s people, King Norodom Sihanouk successfully maneuvered the French out of Cambodia in 1954; abdicated the throne...
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