24 January 1978

An East German Intelligence report indicates that Vietnam is deploying forces to foster internal resistance in Cambodia & to bolster forces working against POL Pot which would be capable of political leadership, albeit noting Vietnam prefers a political solution.

“While there are no neutral reports from the front, it seems clear the Cambodians, hopelessly out-numbered and outgunned, took a severe beating.” This is why Khieu Samphan abruptly announced Cambodia’s plight to the world, writes AsiaWeek on the🇰🇭-🇻🇳war. https://t.co/tM9TSuOBEf