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Summary: 1953 to 1969 Independence era By 1953, Cambodia declared independence, with King Sihanouk maximising his political power by becoming Prime Minister and handing the kingship to his father. Cambodia needed political and economic reform, which Sihanouk tried to do, but he was under many conflicting pressures. He also tried to stamp out opposition, creating resentment and destabilising the country.
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