11. Cambodian Civil War (1967-1975)
The Cambodian Civil War saw brutal fighting between the US-backed government and the radical communist Khmer Rouge. As civil strife engulfed the country, the Khmer Rouge ultimately seized power, plunging Cambodia into a period of genocide and mass atrocities.
The war’s aftermath destabilized the region, contributing to a refugee crisis and ongoing turmoil in Southeast Asia. Cambodia’s tragedy remains a powerful reminder of the devastating human cost of internal conflict and unchecked extremism.
