Phnom Penh: Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet recalled the root cause of Cambodia's disaster, saying that 55 years ago (Mar. 18, 1970), the coup d'©tat turned the Kingdom into civil war until December 1998.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the coup d'©tat that overthrew then-Head of State, Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk, marked the beginning of Cambodia's civil war. However, today (Mar. 18, 2025), all Cambodian citizens live under the shadow of peace and national unity as the nation continues to build and develop. The Premier made these remarks at the first Forum between the Royal Government and Sub-National Administrations on 'Decentralisation and Deconcentration Reforms to Achieve Cambodia's Vision 2025,' held at Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel and via Zoom on Tuesday.
The coup d'©tat on Mar. 18, 1970 was a pivotal event that plunged Cambodia into years of turmoil or deadly conflict until April 17, 1975, ultimately leading to the brutal Khmer Rouge regime that lasted until Jan. 7, 1979. The genocidal regime was ousted from Phnom Penh, but the civil war continued, causing loss of life and hindering development until the complete peace on Dec. 29, 1998, thanks to the Win-Win Policy initiated by Former Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, who now serves as President of the Senate.
"Fifty-five years ago, our nation's future became uncertain. But today, we sit here in peace, united in our efforts to better serve our people. It is a day to recognise the difference, to reflect on our progress, and to celebrate what we have achieved together," underlined Samdech Thipadei Prime Minister.