4 August 1977

July 24, 1977: As many “bad elements” held themselves out to be “Angkar”, Khmer Rouge leaders issue a directive:

1. The term “Angkar” or “Party” is used only for the organization.
2. For individuals, “comrade” or “comrade representing Angkar at this or that level” shall be used.

July 24, 1977: Khmer Rouge leadership is called Angka. Regional Angka men never come from the villages areas they rule. None is known to have fled Cambodia. They eat the same rice gruel as regular people. Not doing physical labor, “they can survive on that”, refugees tell @UPI