Cambodia: History

Cambodia becomes a French protectorate and remains a French colony for the next 90 years. 

Japan occupies Cambodia during World War II.

France re-establishes its protectorate over Cambodia.

Cambodia gains independence from France and becomes a monarchy.

The country is re-named the State of Cambodia.

A peace agreement is signed in Paris.

As the monarchy is restored with Sihanouk becoming king again, the government-in-exile loses its seat at the UN.

Parliament ratifies the kingdom's joining of the World Trade Organization.

After years of armed conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, the International Court of Justice steps in to stop outbreaks and encourages the countries to withdraw troops from disputed borders.

Cambodia's significant opposition party, the Cambodia National Rescue Party, is dissolved by the Supreme Court.