Jan. 16, 1990
Talks on Cambodia among the five permanent members of the UN Security Council end in Paris with an agreement on general principles.
Jan. 31, 1990
SOC National Assembly concludes a one-week session in Phnom Penh, adopting 1990 state plan.
Feb. 3, 1990
CGDK Pres. Prince Sihanouk announces the changes of his government-in-exile: (1) CGDK was renamed to “National Government of Cambodia”; (2) Prince Sihanouk’s official title was “President of Cambodia”; (3) the Khmer Rouge flag and anthem would be replaced with pre-1970 one; and (4) the regime of Cambodia would be a democratic presidential system based on the Fifth French Republic.
Feb. 6, 1990
The US House of Representatives pass a resolution, by the vote of 413-0, on UN role in the Cambodian peace process as outlined in a UN Security Council meeting in Paris on Jan. 13-15.
Feb. 18, 1990
US Senator Charles Robb hold talks with Cambodian officials in Phnom Penh.
Feb. 21, 1990
Prince Sihanouk and Premier Hun Sen sign a first joint communiqué following a 5-hours meeting in Bangkok hosted by Thai PM Chatchai Chunhawan and army chief Gen. Chawalit Yongchaiyut.
Feb. 23, 1990
SOC PM Hun Sen tells reporters, on his return to Phnom Penh, that he would not allow his govt. be dissolved prior to elections and the UN role should be confined to organizing elections.
Australia FM Gareth Evans pledges US$2.4 million in relief and refugee aid for Cambodia on the eve of his departure for Jakarta talks.
Feb. 27, 1990
US Pres. George Bush meets with Prince Sihanouk in Beijing.
March 1, 1990
Peace talks in Jakarta among the Cambodian warring factions ended in failure.
March 7, 1990
US Sen. Cramston introduces S.CON.RES.101
March 30, 1990
UN sent a fact-finding team to Cambodia to assess logistics requirement in the event of a UN role in the settlement.
April 6, 1990
US Press Secretary Fitzwater issues statement on Pres. Bush's meeting with Soviet FM Eduard Shevardnadze. [Statement]
April 9, 1990
Prince Sihanouk unveiled a new nine-point Cambodian peace program, heart of which was a UN military force to police the country before and during general elections to form the new govt. and ruling system.
April 11, 1990
A US Senate delegation, led by Sen. Robert Kerrey, arrived in Phnom Penh on a fact-finding mission. The delegation met with SOC PM Hun Sen and NA Chairman Chea Sim and other officials.
April 13, 1990
A UN team departed Phnom Penh following a 2-weeks mission to assess the state and needs of Cambodia’s communication and transportation systems.
April 15, 1990
European Community diplomats at the UN warned the CGDK not to expect EC support at the UN General Assembly for the Cambodia seat as in the past.
April 30, 1990
Australian Dep. FM Micheal Costello departed Phnom Penh after a 2-days visit; he met with SOC PM Hun Sen and other officials.
US Senator Cranston introduces S.AMDT.1564
May 1, 1990
SOC PM Hun Sen flew to the Thai resort town of Pattaya for a day of talks with Thai officials. Later, the Premier said a cease-fire was the necessary first step for the Cambodian peace process.
May 3, 1990
Prince Sihanouk suggested Phnom Penh should be declared a de-militarized, open city and be put under UN administration.
May 17, 1990
Fighting between Khmer and Vietnamese students broke out at the University of Hanoi and University of Ho Chi Minh City and continued sporadically for nearly two weeks, leaving dozens of students hospitalized.
May 24, 1990
The Caravan, a Thai rock group, gave a concert at Angkok Wat attended by some 100,000 people despite heavy rain. The program was part of a Thai sponsored “Artists for Peace”.
US Pres. Bush holds new conference, in which Cambodia-US relations question is raised. [The news conference]
May 25, 1990
The five permanent members of the UN Security Council held a weekend meeting in New York to discuss Cambodia, the fourth such session this year.
May 29, 1990
Prince Sihanouk announced he was planning to reassume leadership of the CGDK, in advance of a Tokyo meeting on the Cambodian peace process.
June 3, 1990
US Pres. Bush holds news conference following discussions with Soviet Pres. Mikhail Gorbachev, in which Cambodia issue was discussed. [Read more]
June 5, 1990
CGDK Pres. Prince Sihanouk and SOC PM Hun Sen signed a joint communiqué in Tokyo at the end of their meeting.
June 13, 1990
At least six governmental and military figures were reported of being arrested on suspicion of anti-government activities (planning to form a political party). Those detained were listed as the Transport, Communications and Post Minister Ung Phan, Foreign Ministry official Kan Man, Planning Ministry official Nou Saing Khan, Defense Ministry officials Col. On Sum and Lt. Col. Kay Mathury.
June 14, 1990
USSR Deputy FM Igor Rogachev, in Beijing for talks with Chinese FM Qian Qichen, predicted a political settlement would be reached very soon in Cambodia.
US Pres. Bush remarks following discussions with Thai PM Chatchai Chunhawan, “…we also talked about resolving the tragic conflict in Cambodia. And we agreed that both our countries should continue our diplomatic efforts to end the violence, to achieve a comprehensive solution that meets the aspirations of the Cambodian people by assuring genuine self-determination through free and fair elections under U.N. auspices and in the presence of an international peacekeeping force.”
June 20, 1990
SOC officials denied ordering a crack down on the democracy movement in Cambodia, and said the recent arrests were “punishing acts of treason, not suppressing the aspirations for democracy.”
June 23, 1990
SOC Council of Ministers established a special commission to oversee the search of Americans missing in action in Cambodia, chaired by Deputy Interior Minister Khim Pon. The task of the commission was to act as a liaison between American specialists and provincial officials.
June 27, 1990
US Rep. Solarz introduces H.AMDT.540
July 5, 1990
Singaporean investors in Cambodia are warned by their govt. that their passports would be confiscated if they did not withdraw immediately. Singaporeans are not allowed to invest or work in Cambodia until there was a comprehensive political settlement.
July 7, 1990
SOC Council of Minister issued regulations on intermarriage between Khmer citizens and overseas Khmers or foreign residents in Cambodia. Those applying for marriage with Khmer citizens must submit their application to the Council through the Ministry of Interior.
July 16, 1990
Jonh G. Dean, the last US ambassador to Cambodia, arrived in Phnom Penh for a week long visit; he met with PM Hun Sen and Defense Minister Tea Banh.
July 17, 1990
The five permanent members of the UN Security Council concluded a 2-days meeting in Paris, discussing the involvement of the UN in the Cambodian peace process.
July 18, 1990
US Secretary of State James Baker announced that the US administration would seek contacts with Hanoi to reach a Cambodian settlement and would no longer support the three party coalition containing the Khmer Rouge in the UN.
US Senator Kerry introduces S.CON.RES.140
July 20, 1990
Phnom Penh Radio announced that SOC would send 837 students abroad for the 1990-91 school year. They would be sent to USSR, East Germany, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Hungary, Mongolia, Laos, Cuba, and Vietnam.
July 24, 1990
ASEAN foreign ministers, at a 2-days meeting in Jakarta, called for a Cambodian quadripartite meeting in Jakarta in order to set up a Supreme National Council (SNC) to temporarily govern Cambodia.
July 26, 1990
A US military team left Phnom Penh with six sets of remains believed to be Americans, including four recovered from a Khmer Rouge mass grave.
July 29, 1990
Vietnam FM Nguyen Co Thach, in an interview, praised recent US policy changes and expressed his optimism about a settlement of the Cambodian problem.
Aug.4, 1990
US Senator Cranston introduces S.RES.321
Aug. 6, 1990
US and Vietnamese officials met in New York to discuss peace in Cambodia.
Aug. 22, 1990
CGDK leaders, Prince Sihanouk, Son Sann and Khieu Samphan, met in Beijing and announced their acceptance of the ASEAN initiated invitation from the Paris International Conference on Cambodia to meet in Jakarta with SOC to work out plans for creation of a Supreme National Council for Cambodia.
Aug. 28, 1990
Cambodia warring factions accept the Framework document as the basis for settling the Cambodia conflict. On the same day, the five permanent members of UN Security Council agree among themselves on the main elements of a Cambodian peace process. It involves deep UN involvement in the peacekeeping task fully supported and funded by the perm-five.
Sept. 5, 1990
US Secretary of State James Baker says the US would begin direct talks with the SOC on the peace process in Cambodia. SOC, in response, says it is ready for talks on any subjects at any level; and Vietnam welcomes the announcement.
Sept. 10, 1990
The four Cambodian warring parties accept the Framework for a comprehensive political settlement of Cambodia conflict at their Informal Meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia. The framework provide that a Supreme National Council (SNC) shall be established as the unique legitimate body and source of authority in which, throughout the transitional period, the independence, national sovereignty and unity of Cambodia is embodied.
Sept. 15, 1990
The National Bank of Cambodia devalues its currency from R460 to R510 per US dollar.
Sept. 17, 1990
The four Cambodia warring factions meet in Bangkok to establish the Supreme National Council (SNC). Twelve members of SNC are selected: Hun Sen (SOC), Hor Namhong (SOC), Chem Snguon (SOC), Kong Som Ol (SOC), Sin Song (SOC), Tea Banh (SOC), Prince Ranariddh (ANS), Chau Sen Cocsal Chhum (ANS), Son Sann (KPNLF), Ieng Mouly (KPNLF), Khieu Samphan (DK) and Son Sen (DK).
Sept. 20, 1990
The UN Security Council unanimously adopt a resolution S/RES/668 endorsing the Framework for a comprehensive political settlement of the Cambodia conflict, which agreed to by Cambodian warring factions on Sept. 10.
Oct. 1, 1990
French Deputy FM Thierry de Beauce ends his visit to Cambodia. He meets with PM Hun Sen, FM Hor Namhong and NA Chairman Chea Sim, and agrees to provide the aid of French expertise in agriculture, road building and port facilities.
Oct. 8, 1990
SOC PM Hun Sen led a delegation to New Delhi, India, for a 5-days visit.
Oct. 11, 1990
Four of 32 dancers from Phnom Penh on tour in the US defected.
Oct. 12, 1990
Agreement was reached behind the scenes at the UNGA that there be no vote this year on the Cambodian peace process, nor any decision at the moment on who would occupy the Cambodian UN seat. The move was part of ASEAN’s strategy to force the Cambodian to decide among themselves on the composition of the SNC.
US Senator Mitchell and Kerry introduce S.AMDT.2966 and S.AMDT.2967
Oct. 15, 1990
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution A/RES/45/3 welcoming the acceptance of a framework of comprehensive political settlement of the Cambodia conflict by all four Cambodian warring factions on Sept. 10.
Oct, 17, 1990
US Rep. Richardson introduces H.AMDT.878
Oct. 18, 1990
The National Bank of Cambodia devalued its currency again from R510 to R600 per US dollar.
Oct. 27, 1990
US Congress passed the 1991 foreign aid bill, providing up to $20 million in humanitarian aid to Cambodia, and another $5 million went to Cambodian children and other civilian victims of war. The fund to the non-communist resistance was cut.
Nov. 5, 1990
SOC National Assembly convened in Phnom Penh for a 2-days session to discuss the international negotiations over Cambodia, reshuffle and appoint of cadres and cancel the treaty of friendship with East Germany.
Nov. 30, 1990
A Buddhist festival attended by some 4,000 people was held at the 1000-year-old Temple of Bayon, led by SOC Transportation Minister Ros Choun.
Dec. 3, 1990
Amnesty International commended SOC for its improvement in human rights, but added torture and unfair detention by local authorities had not stopped.
Dec. 5, 1990
Prince Sihanouk appears in a Paris court to defense himself in a $100,000 libel suit filed against him by SOC FM Hor Namhong. Prince Sihanouk accuses the FM of having run a Khmer Rouge concentration camp. Hor Namhong denied that he commanded the camp but was detained there along with other intellectuals from 1976-78, and was arbitrarily appointed in 1978 to head a camp committee responsible for handling food distribution, assigning work and organizing political indoctrination sessions.
Dec. 21, 1990
Meetings are held in Paris from Dec. 21-23, in searching for the settlement of Cambodia conflict.
Talks on Cambodia among the five permanent members of the UN Security Council end in Paris with an agreement on general principles.
Jan. 31, 1990
SOC National Assembly concludes a one-week session in Phnom Penh, adopting 1990 state plan.
Feb. 3, 1990
CGDK Pres. Prince Sihanouk announces the changes of his government-in-exile: (1) CGDK was renamed to “National Government of Cambodia”; (2) Prince Sihanouk’s official title was “President of Cambodia”; (3) the Khmer Rouge flag and anthem would be replaced with pre-1970 one; and (4) the regime of Cambodia would be a democratic presidential system based on the Fifth French Republic.
Feb. 6, 1990
The US House of Representatives pass a resolution, by the vote of 413-0, on UN role in the Cambodian peace process as outlined in a UN Security Council meeting in Paris on Jan. 13-15.
Feb. 18, 1990
US Senator Charles Robb hold talks with Cambodian officials in Phnom Penh.
Feb. 21, 1990
Prince Sihanouk and Premier Hun Sen sign a first joint communiqué following a 5-hours meeting in Bangkok hosted by Thai PM Chatchai Chunhawan and army chief Gen. Chawalit Yongchaiyut.
Feb. 23, 1990
SOC PM Hun Sen tells reporters, on his return to Phnom Penh, that he would not allow his govt. be dissolved prior to elections and the UN role should be confined to organizing elections.
Australia FM Gareth Evans pledges US$2.4 million in relief and refugee aid for Cambodia on the eve of his departure for Jakarta talks.
Feb. 27, 1990
US Pres. George Bush meets with Prince Sihanouk in Beijing.
March 1, 1990
Peace talks in Jakarta among the Cambodian warring factions ended in failure.
March 7, 1990
US Sen. Cramston introduces S.CON.RES.101
March 30, 1990
UN sent a fact-finding team to Cambodia to assess logistics requirement in the event of a UN role in the settlement.
April 6, 1990
US Press Secretary Fitzwater issues statement on Pres. Bush's meeting with Soviet FM Eduard Shevardnadze. [Statement]
April 9, 1990
Prince Sihanouk unveiled a new nine-point Cambodian peace program, heart of which was a UN military force to police the country before and during general elections to form the new govt. and ruling system.
April 11, 1990
A US Senate delegation, led by Sen. Robert Kerrey, arrived in Phnom Penh on a fact-finding mission. The delegation met with SOC PM Hun Sen and NA Chairman Chea Sim and other officials.
April 13, 1990
A UN team departed Phnom Penh following a 2-weeks mission to assess the state and needs of Cambodia’s communication and transportation systems.
April 15, 1990
European Community diplomats at the UN warned the CGDK not to expect EC support at the UN General Assembly for the Cambodia seat as in the past.
April 30, 1990
Australian Dep. FM Micheal Costello departed Phnom Penh after a 2-days visit; he met with SOC PM Hun Sen and other officials.
US Senator Cranston introduces S.AMDT.1564
May 1, 1990
SOC PM Hun Sen flew to the Thai resort town of Pattaya for a day of talks with Thai officials. Later, the Premier said a cease-fire was the necessary first step for the Cambodian peace process.
May 3, 1990
Prince Sihanouk suggested Phnom Penh should be declared a de-militarized, open city and be put under UN administration.
May 17, 1990
Fighting between Khmer and Vietnamese students broke out at the University of Hanoi and University of Ho Chi Minh City and continued sporadically for nearly two weeks, leaving dozens of students hospitalized.
May 24, 1990
The Caravan, a Thai rock group, gave a concert at Angkok Wat attended by some 100,000 people despite heavy rain. The program was part of a Thai sponsored “Artists for Peace”.
US Pres. Bush holds new conference, in which Cambodia-US relations question is raised. [The news conference]
May 25, 1990
The five permanent members of the UN Security Council held a weekend meeting in New York to discuss Cambodia, the fourth such session this year.
May 29, 1990
Prince Sihanouk announced he was planning to reassume leadership of the CGDK, in advance of a Tokyo meeting on the Cambodian peace process.
June 3, 1990
US Pres. Bush holds news conference following discussions with Soviet Pres. Mikhail Gorbachev, in which Cambodia issue was discussed. [Read more]
June 5, 1990
CGDK Pres. Prince Sihanouk and SOC PM Hun Sen signed a joint communiqué in Tokyo at the end of their meeting.
June 13, 1990
At least six governmental and military figures were reported of being arrested on suspicion of anti-government activities (planning to form a political party). Those detained were listed as the Transport, Communications and Post Minister Ung Phan, Foreign Ministry official Kan Man, Planning Ministry official Nou Saing Khan, Defense Ministry officials Col. On Sum and Lt. Col. Kay Mathury.
June 14, 1990
USSR Deputy FM Igor Rogachev, in Beijing for talks with Chinese FM Qian Qichen, predicted a political settlement would be reached very soon in Cambodia.
US Pres. Bush remarks following discussions with Thai PM Chatchai Chunhawan, “…we also talked about resolving the tragic conflict in Cambodia. And we agreed that both our countries should continue our diplomatic efforts to end the violence, to achieve a comprehensive solution that meets the aspirations of the Cambodian people by assuring genuine self-determination through free and fair elections under U.N. auspices and in the presence of an international peacekeeping force.”
June 20, 1990
SOC officials denied ordering a crack down on the democracy movement in Cambodia, and said the recent arrests were “punishing acts of treason, not suppressing the aspirations for democracy.”
June 23, 1990
SOC Council of Ministers established a special commission to oversee the search of Americans missing in action in Cambodia, chaired by Deputy Interior Minister Khim Pon. The task of the commission was to act as a liaison between American specialists and provincial officials.
June 27, 1990
US Rep. Solarz introduces H.AMDT.540
July 5, 1990
Singaporean investors in Cambodia are warned by their govt. that their passports would be confiscated if they did not withdraw immediately. Singaporeans are not allowed to invest or work in Cambodia until there was a comprehensive political settlement.
July 7, 1990
SOC Council of Minister issued regulations on intermarriage between Khmer citizens and overseas Khmers or foreign residents in Cambodia. Those applying for marriage with Khmer citizens must submit their application to the Council through the Ministry of Interior.
July 16, 1990
Jonh G. Dean, the last US ambassador to Cambodia, arrived in Phnom Penh for a week long visit; he met with PM Hun Sen and Defense Minister Tea Banh.
July 17, 1990
The five permanent members of the UN Security Council concluded a 2-days meeting in Paris, discussing the involvement of the UN in the Cambodian peace process.
July 18, 1990
US Secretary of State James Baker announced that the US administration would seek contacts with Hanoi to reach a Cambodian settlement and would no longer support the three party coalition containing the Khmer Rouge in the UN.
US Senator Kerry introduces S.CON.RES.140
July 20, 1990
Phnom Penh Radio announced that SOC would send 837 students abroad for the 1990-91 school year. They would be sent to USSR, East Germany, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Hungary, Mongolia, Laos, Cuba, and Vietnam.
July 24, 1990
ASEAN foreign ministers, at a 2-days meeting in Jakarta, called for a Cambodian quadripartite meeting in Jakarta in order to set up a Supreme National Council (SNC) to temporarily govern Cambodia.
July 26, 1990
A US military team left Phnom Penh with six sets of remains believed to be Americans, including four recovered from a Khmer Rouge mass grave.
July 29, 1990
Vietnam FM Nguyen Co Thach, in an interview, praised recent US policy changes and expressed his optimism about a settlement of the Cambodian problem.
Aug.4, 1990
US Senator Cranston introduces S.RES.321
Aug. 6, 1990
US and Vietnamese officials met in New York to discuss peace in Cambodia.
Aug. 22, 1990
CGDK leaders, Prince Sihanouk, Son Sann and Khieu Samphan, met in Beijing and announced their acceptance of the ASEAN initiated invitation from the Paris International Conference on Cambodia to meet in Jakarta with SOC to work out plans for creation of a Supreme National Council for Cambodia.
Aug. 28, 1990
Cambodia warring factions accept the Framework document as the basis for settling the Cambodia conflict. On the same day, the five permanent members of UN Security Council agree among themselves on the main elements of a Cambodian peace process. It involves deep UN involvement in the peacekeeping task fully supported and funded by the perm-five.
Sept. 5, 1990
US Secretary of State James Baker says the US would begin direct talks with the SOC on the peace process in Cambodia. SOC, in response, says it is ready for talks on any subjects at any level; and Vietnam welcomes the announcement.
Sept. 10, 1990
The four Cambodian warring parties accept the Framework for a comprehensive political settlement of Cambodia conflict at their Informal Meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia. The framework provide that a Supreme National Council (SNC) shall be established as the unique legitimate body and source of authority in which, throughout the transitional period, the independence, national sovereignty and unity of Cambodia is embodied.
Sept. 15, 1990
The National Bank of Cambodia devalues its currency from R460 to R510 per US dollar.
Sept. 17, 1990
The four Cambodia warring factions meet in Bangkok to establish the Supreme National Council (SNC). Twelve members of SNC are selected: Hun Sen (SOC), Hor Namhong (SOC), Chem Snguon (SOC), Kong Som Ol (SOC), Sin Song (SOC), Tea Banh (SOC), Prince Ranariddh (ANS), Chau Sen Cocsal Chhum (ANS), Son Sann (KPNLF), Ieng Mouly (KPNLF), Khieu Samphan (DK) and Son Sen (DK).
Sept. 20, 1990
The UN Security Council unanimously adopt a resolution S/RES/668 endorsing the Framework for a comprehensive political settlement of the Cambodia conflict, which agreed to by Cambodian warring factions on Sept. 10.
Oct. 1, 1990
French Deputy FM Thierry de Beauce ends his visit to Cambodia. He meets with PM Hun Sen, FM Hor Namhong and NA Chairman Chea Sim, and agrees to provide the aid of French expertise in agriculture, road building and port facilities.
Oct. 8, 1990
SOC PM Hun Sen led a delegation to New Delhi, India, for a 5-days visit.
Oct. 11, 1990
Four of 32 dancers from Phnom Penh on tour in the US defected.
Oct. 12, 1990
Agreement was reached behind the scenes at the UNGA that there be no vote this year on the Cambodian peace process, nor any decision at the moment on who would occupy the Cambodian UN seat. The move was part of ASEAN’s strategy to force the Cambodian to decide among themselves on the composition of the SNC.
US Senator Mitchell and Kerry introduce S.AMDT.2966 and S.AMDT.2967
Oct. 15, 1990
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution A/RES/45/3 welcoming the acceptance of a framework of comprehensive political settlement of the Cambodia conflict by all four Cambodian warring factions on Sept. 10.
Oct, 17, 1990
US Rep. Richardson introduces H.AMDT.878
Oct. 18, 1990
The National Bank of Cambodia devalued its currency again from R510 to R600 per US dollar.
Oct. 27, 1990
US Congress passed the 1991 foreign aid bill, providing up to $20 million in humanitarian aid to Cambodia, and another $5 million went to Cambodian children and other civilian victims of war. The fund to the non-communist resistance was cut.
Nov. 5, 1990
SOC National Assembly convened in Phnom Penh for a 2-days session to discuss the international negotiations over Cambodia, reshuffle and appoint of cadres and cancel the treaty of friendship with East Germany.
Nov. 30, 1990
A Buddhist festival attended by some 4,000 people was held at the 1000-year-old Temple of Bayon, led by SOC Transportation Minister Ros Choun.
Dec. 3, 1990
Amnesty International commended SOC for its improvement in human rights, but added torture and unfair detention by local authorities had not stopped.
Dec. 5, 1990
Prince Sihanouk appears in a Paris court to defense himself in a $100,000 libel suit filed against him by SOC FM Hor Namhong. Prince Sihanouk accuses the FM of having run a Khmer Rouge concentration camp. Hor Namhong denied that he commanded the camp but was detained there along with other intellectuals from 1976-78, and was arbitrarily appointed in 1978 to head a camp committee responsible for handling food distribution, assigning work and organizing political indoctrination sessions.
Dec. 21, 1990
Meetings are held in Paris from Dec. 21-23, in searching for the settlement of Cambodia conflict.
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