29 January 1978
In a speech to a visiting Chinese delegation, Nuon Chea says: “In 1977, we achieved 100% success in producing 3 tons of rice per hectare. We must keep up our revolutionary vigilance [..] to build our country quickly & improve our people’s standards of living.”
“Among the most flagrant and massive abuses of human rights in the world today is Cambodia, where 100,000s, not only supporters of the former regime, but people from all elements of society, have perished,” says W. Christopher, US Deputy Secretary of State.
5. Swedish Ambassador to Thailand Jean Oberg (photo) makes a controversial private trip to Angkor Wat
6. From early January to 31 December 1977, approximately 5,282 prisoners were executed at the S-21 security centre.
7. Khmer Rouge raids continue along the Thai border. https://t.co/Dm2DGcrfXa
6. From early January to 31 December 1977, approximately 5,282 prisoners were executed at the S-21 security centre.
7. Khmer Rouge raids continue along the Thai border. https://t.co/Dm2DGcrfXa
3. Khmer Rouge Head of State Khieu Samphan admitted that PhnomPenh hospitals are crowded with wounded soldiers coming from the eastern front.
4. Chinese Vice Prime Minister Chen, Malaysian Foreign Minister Rithauddeen and Laotian President Souphanouvong (photo) visit Cambodia. https://t.co/G9S9ddfJfd
4. Chinese Vice Prime Minister Chen, Malaysian Foreign Minister Rithauddeen and Laotian President Souphanouvong (photo) visit Cambodia. https://t.co/G9S9ddfJfd
A recap on what happened in Cambodia in December 1977 under the Khmer Rouge:
1. Vietnam makes incursions into🇰🇭& captures the rubber plantation & factory in Memot.
2. Cambodia breaks of diplomatic relations and charges Vietnam with conducting an “undeclared & premeditated war” https://t.co/euf2nyeiyj