Cambodia (Khmer Rouge)

The Khmer Rouge was a brutal communist regime that ruled Cambodia from 1975 to 1979, led by Pol Pot. They aimed to create an agrarian-based society, forcing urban residents to work on collective farms, often through violence and forced labor. The regime sought to eliminate perceived enemies, leading to mass executions, starvation, and suffering. An estimated 1.7 to 2 million people—about a quarter of Cambodia's population—died during this period. The Khmer Rouge's policies caused widespread genocide, leaving deep scars on Cambodia's history and society even after they were overthrown.