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Who took over Cambodia in 1970

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In 1970 Lon Nol, the prime minister of the time, led a military coup, after which the monarchy was abolished and a military-led government came to power. Starting in 1970, Cambodia was ruled by a military nationalistic regime which was right-wing.

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