The Khmer Rouge History Project chronicles the genocide that occurred in Cambodia from 1975-1979 day by day as it happened, through news stories, court documents, diplomatic cables and historical photos
June 5, 1978: Southwest Zone Khmer Rouge troops under Son Sen’s command reach Babong and arrest over eighty villagers for their part in the uprising and bring them to a prison north of Peam Ro. Only twelve will survive the next weeks.