Khmer Rouge

Definition

The Khmer Rouge was a communist party in Cambodia that ruled the country from 1975 to 1979. Led by Pol Pot, they implemented radical policies leading to mass genocide.

Related terms

Democratic Kampuchea: The name given to Cambodia when it was under control of the Khmer Rouge.

S-21 Prison: A notorious prison used by the Khmer Rouge for torture and executions during their rule.

Vietnamese Invasion of Cambodia: In 1978, Vietnam invaded Cambodia, ending the reign of terror by the Khmer Rouge.