The Khmer Rouge's ascension and subsequent demise are integral to the legitimacy of the Cambodian People's Party, yet the collective memory of these events is fading over time. The fall of Phnom Penh on April 17, 1975 marked the start of a regime that led to the deaths of millions and the near destruction of the country's cultural identity. The Vietnam invasion in 1978 ended their rule in 1979, yet the implications of this period resonate in modern Cambodian politics and social consciousness, as the collective trauma continues to shape the nation.
The rise and fall of the Khmer Rouge are not just historical events; they are deeply entwined with the political legitimacy of the Cambodian People's Party today.
The Khmer Rouge enforced a radical transformation of society, leading to mass deaths and the loss of Cambodia's cultural heritage, but these memories still influence contemporary politics.
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