Witness History: Archive 2013 - The Khmer Rouge take power

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In April 1975 the four-year rule of the brutal Khmer Rouge began in Cambodia.

Up to two million people are thought to have died - many summarily executed, or starved to death.

Youk Chhang survived. He was just 14 years old at the time.

(Photo: Youk Chhang, 2013)

Published on Thursday, 18th April 2013.

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