Find out more about the history of Cambodia and the Khmer Rouge and the parallel story of Thet Sambath, investigative journalist and co-director of Enemies of the People.
A History of Cambodia and the Khmer Rouge | Explore Thet Sambath's personal timeline, spanning his youth, the Khmer Rouge's rule and the production of the documentary Enemies of the People |
1863 Cambodia becomes a protectorate of France | |
November 9, 1953 Cambodia gains independence from France after 90 years of French rule. King Sihanouk becomes the ruler of the Kingdom of Cambodia. | |
1960 The Communist Party of Kampuchea (CPK) is formed out of the growing opposition to the rule of King Sihanouk. King Sihanouk nicknames the CPK "Red Khmer" |