CAVWV - Coalition of Allied Vietnam War Veterans
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            • Filipino WWII veterans
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      • "Completing the Record" Documentary
      • 50th Commemoration Funding
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    • Federal legislation >
      • VA Hmong Burial Controversy >
        • Public Law 115-141’s Division J, Title II, Sec. 251, Paragraph (b) (10)
        • Pre Burial Application w/ Qualifications >
          • Criteria
        • Analysis, Rationale and Research >
          • 1971 Moose-Lowenstein Report
        • Coalition Remedy to PL-115-141
        • Costa Remedy >
          • Press Release HR 4204
        • Col. Insixiegmay Khao >
          • Khao Autobiography
          • Khao, History of the Secret War in Laos, 1953-1975
          • Khao Letters, Endorsements & Certificates
        • Khao Case for Recognition & Benefits >
          • Appeal to Congress
          • Callahan Letter
        • Vila Chau Case
        • Tran Van Quy Case
        • VA Amendment to Title 38
        • Pre burial and addendum application
      • Hmong Gold Medal
      • Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 >
        • S.2327 TEXT
        • S2324 text
        • S.1786 TEXT
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        • PBS "The Vietnam War" >
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          • The Vietnam War an Introduction >
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          • Steve Sherman, "Re-examining History"
      • Declaration of Independence Khmer Translation
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      • Phil Conran
      • Ethnic Status & Culture
      • Timeline Series >
        • Timeline South Vietnam >
          • 1995-2000
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        • Timeline Afghan Evacuation
        • Timeline Communism
      • Allied Veteran Story Collections >
        • Vila Chau
  • Events & Observances
    • Coalition Observances >
      • CAVWV Veterans Day Commemoration
      • Mental Health Awareness Month
      • Gen. John Vessey Day Jr.
      • American Allies Day
    • United States Observances >
      • 1973 Paris Peace Accords Anniversay
      • Vietnam War Veterans Day
      • Memorial Day 2025
      • Independence Day
      • POW / MIA / Genocide Rememberence Day
      • Flag Day
      • American Veterans Day
    • Khmer Observances >
      • Genocide Liberation Day
      • Khmer Republic Veterans Day
    • Vietnam Observances >
      • Vietnam "Black April" Day
      • Vietnam Armed Forces Day June 14, 2025
    • Lao Observances >
      • Lao 50 Veterans 50th Banquet
      • SGU Veterans Commemoration Day
    • Hmong Observances
  • Contact Us
  • Obituaries
    • Roger Albertson
    • ELI "SUPERMEX" CHAVEZ
    • Amos Hykes
    • Ananh "Lee" Saenviley
    • Soukanh Kouanchao
    • In Memoriam

1995-2000


1996​
1996 - Deputy leader of Khmer Rouge Ieng Sary forms a new party and is granted amnesty by Sihanouk.
Cambodi
1997
International sponsored tribunal established
The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, a tribunal for the Khmer Rouge, was established. Only three Khmer Rouge leaders would stand trial.
Scott Walker-
Cambodia​

1997
International sponsored tribunal established
The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, a tribunal for the Khmer Rouge, was established. Only three Khmer Rouge leaders would stand trial.
Cambodia

1997​

1997 - Hun Sen mounts a coup against the prime minister, Prince Ranariddh, and replaces him with Ung Huot. The coup attracts international condemnation. The Khmer Rouge put Pol Pot on trial and sentence him to life imprisonment.
Cambodia

1998
1998 - Prince Ranariddh is tried in his absence and found guilty of arms smuggling, but is then pardoned by the king.
Cambodia
1998
1998 April - Pol Pot dies in his jungle hideout.
Cambodia

1998​

1998 July - Elections are won by Hun Sen's CPP, amid allegations of harassment. A coalition is formed between the CPP and Funcinpec. Hun Sen becomes prime minister, Ranariddh is president of the National Assembly.
Cambodia


The Coalition of Allied Vietnam War Veterans is a former 501(c)3 non profit which ceased operating under that IRS status at the end of 2025 which was the 50th anniversary year of the ending of the Vietnam War.
It now operates as a Veteran Fellowship located in the State of Minnesota


  • CAVWV
    • About Us
    • Board of Directors
    • Coalition Partners
    • Meetings
    • Book & Film & Further Reading
  • Our Allies
    • Vietnam & Secret War Allies >
      • Vietnam War >
        • Republic of Veitnam
        • Cambodia & Khmer Republic >
          • Current Conditions in Cambodia
        • Kingdom of Laos "The Secret War " >
          • Other Ethnic Allies, Laos
          • Upland Lao
          • Midland Lao
          • Lowland Lao
          • Ho Chi Minh Trail
          • Lao Lima Sites
          • Campaign 74B
          • Battle for Skyline Ridge
          • AIR AMERICA
        • Canada
        • Korea - ROK
        • New Zealand & Australia
        • Taiwan - ROC >
          • Taiwan Current Conditions
        • Thailand
        • United States of America
        • Other Coalition Countries ( 1954-1975 )
        • POW-MIA-Genocide
        • Tibet
        • Communist Aggression >
          • Communist Combatents North Vietnam
      • Maps
    • Afghanistan >
      • Conditions in Afghanistan
      • SIV Frequently Asked Questions
  • Legislation
    • State of Minnesota >
      • Veteran, defined >
        • Veteran, defined >
          • Proposed Amendment to SF1959 >
            • A25-0066 amendment
          • Amended tite 38, Part 38, analysis and arguments >
            • Inclusive Recognition
            • Excluded Allies & Units
            • Letters and Testimony
          • Bill Text, benifits provided and problems found
        • Task Force Established >
          • CAVWV Balanced Report & Analysis >
            • Filipino WWII veterans
            • Baird - Hillmer
            • History of SGU OrganizationsNew Page
            • Motion #1, Task Force
          • Final Overview & Statement
          • Observations, Advise & Difficulties
          • HF3919 -SF4075
          • TF Protocol & Fix
          • Questions needing answered
          • Position Statement and Press Release
      • "Completing the Record" Documentary
      • 50th Commemoration Funding
      • Hmong Monument Controversy
      • Legacy Fund & Veterans
    • Federal legislation >
      • VA Hmong Burial Controversy >
        • Public Law 115-141’s Division J, Title II, Sec. 251, Paragraph (b) (10)
        • Pre Burial Application w/ Qualifications >
          • Criteria
        • Analysis, Rationale and Research >
          • 1971 Moose-Lowenstein Report
        • Coalition Remedy to PL-115-141
        • Costa Remedy >
          • Press Release HR 4204
        • Col. Insixiegmay Khao >
          • Khao Autobiography
          • Khao, History of the Secret War in Laos, 1953-1975
          • Khao Letters, Endorsements & Certificates
        • Khao Case for Recognition & Benefits >
          • Appeal to Congress
          • Callahan Letter
        • Vila Chau Case
        • Tran Van Quy Case
        • VA Amendment to Title 38
        • Pre burial and addendum application
      • Hmong Gold Medal
      • Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 >
        • S.2327 TEXT
        • S2324 text
        • S.1786 TEXT
  • Special Projects
    • Special Projects >
      • SEA Legislative Analysis & Report
      • Featured Focus >
        • PBS "The Vietnam War" >
          • Thomas Briggs
          • The Vietnam War an Introduction >
            • " Last Days in Vietnam " Documentary
          • Steve Sherman, "Re-examining History"
      • Declaration of Independence Khmer Translation
      • SOG Monument >
        • VA Responce
      • Phil Conran
      • Ethnic Status & Culture
      • Timeline Series >
        • Timeline South Vietnam >
          • 1995-2000
          • 2000-2005
          • 2005-2015
        • Cambodia Timeline
        • Timeline Laos >
          • Laos Timeline Table I
          • Laos Timeline Table II
          • Timeline Hmong
        • Timeline Afghan Evacuation
        • Timeline Communism
      • Allied Veteran Story Collections >
        • Vila Chau
  • Events & Observances
    • Coalition Observances >
      • CAVWV Veterans Day Commemoration
      • Mental Health Awareness Month
      • Gen. John Vessey Day Jr.
      • American Allies Day
    • United States Observances >
      • 1973 Paris Peace Accords Anniversay
      • Vietnam War Veterans Day
      • Memorial Day 2025
      • Independence Day
      • POW / MIA / Genocide Rememberence Day
      • Flag Day
      • American Veterans Day
    • Khmer Observances >
      • Genocide Liberation Day
      • Khmer Republic Veterans Day
    • Vietnam Observances >
      • Vietnam "Black April" Day
      • Vietnam Armed Forces Day June 14, 2025
    • Lao Observances >
      • Lao 50 Veterans 50th Banquet
      • SGU Veterans Commemoration Day
    • Hmong Observances
  • Contact Us
  • Obituaries
    • Roger Albertson
    • ELI "SUPERMEX" CHAVEZ
    • Amos Hykes
    • Ananh "Lee" Saenviley
    • Soukanh Kouanchao
    • In Memoriam