The Khmer Loeu were forbidden from speaking their native languages or practicing their traditional customs and religion, which were seen as incompatible with communism; communal living became compulsory, and the province's few schools were closed.
The Khmer Loeu were forbidden from speaking their native languages or practicing their traditional customs and religion. Their traditional customs and religion were seen as incompatible with communism. Communal living became compulsory. The province's few schools were closed.