Historical Events tagged with "lao people's democratic republic"
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Pathet Lao Takes Control of Vientiane
The Pathet Lao, a communist political movement in Laos, captured Vientiane, leading to the abdication of King Sisavang Vatthana and the establishment of the Lao People's Democratic Republic. This transition marked a significant shift in the political landscape of Laos, which had been embroiled in a civil war fueled by both internal strife and external influences during the Cold War era. The takeover signified the end of the monarchy and the beginning of a new socialist state in the region, as the Pathet Lao enforced their rule and ideology upon the Laotian populace.
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