The Khmer Rouge

The United States may have pulled its troops from the Vietnam War in 1973, but the conflict was far from over for the citizens living in Asia at the time. An informative resource lets learners know about the wave of over 220,000...

An overview of the Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot and his attempt to form a Communist peasant farming society in Cambodia that resulted in the deaths of 25 percent of the country's population from starvation, overwork, and executions.

Site about Cambodia is run by volunteers in the memory of those killed during the Khmer Rouge period. Oral histories, a five-part article about Cambodia's history, sets of photos, facts about traveling and statistical information make...

A reporter hits the roads of Cambodia in search of memories of the Killing Fields. Site documents her findings: interviews with victims and war criminals alike.

Students read and discuss this article (dated March 27, 2009) on the trial of Khmer Rouge leaders and answer comprehension questions. An essay assignment is also suggested and students are encouraged to submit theirs for possible...

A discussion of leaders who were involved in the Khmer Rouge government and how they were being brought to justice by the new Cambodian government. The United Nations has said that none of these leaders can be pardoned by the new...

An extensive biography from Wikipedia about Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot. It discusses his taking power over of the Khmer Rouge, and of the Cambodian government in 1975, the direct and indirect support of the United States of Pol Pot...

This site discusses Pol Pot's (1926-1998 CE)impact on Cambodia yesterday and today. Transcript from a NewsHour report.

Comprehensive article discusses the Khmer Rouge (1975-1979) regime of Pol Pot in Cambodia and the SS Mayaguez incident.

Discussion of the events in Cambodia after the Khmer Rouge takeover in 1975. Go to "The Faces of Angka" to find names of the people behind the genocide.