1997 Cambodian coup d'état

1997 armed clashes in Cambodia
Date	5 July – 7 September 1997
Location	Cambodia Mostly in Phnom Penh; Cities: Samraong; Serei Saophoan; Pailin; Ou Smach;
Result	Co-premier Norodom Ranariddh is ousted by co-premier Hun Sen and exiled until 1998, Hun Sen begins consolidation of power
Belligerents
Commanders and leaders
Casualties and losses
	100 civilians killed (5–6 July)

The 1997 Cambodian coup d'état (Khmer: រដ្ឋប្រហារកម្ពុជាឆ្នាំ១៩៩៧, UNGEGN: Rôdthâbrâhar Kâmpŭchéa chhnăm 1997) took place in Cambodia from July to September 1997. As a result, co-premier Hun Sen ousted the other co-premier Norodom Ranariddh. At least 32 people were killed during the coup.

First Prime Minister Norodom Ranariddh

Second Prime Minister Hun Sen

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