Part Two: Understanding Colonialism

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#18 Understanding Colonialism: Death and Impoverishment Part III

The Khmer Rouge regime frequently arrested and often executed anyone suspected of connections with the former Cambodian government or with foreign governments, as well as professionals, intellectuals, Buddhist monks and ethnic minorities. The regime attempted to purify Cambodian society along racial, social and political lines. Cambodia's previous military and political leadership, business leaders, journalists, students, doctors, and lawyers were all killed.

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