Background
POL, Tol Saut or Political Porth was born on May 19, 1928 in Mgmot.
POL, Tol Saut or Political Porth was born on May 19, 1928 in Mgmot.
Worked on rubber plantation. Joined anti-French resistance under Ho Chi Minh in 1940s. Leader 1962; Minister 1976-1979.
Overthrown after Vietnamese invasion of Kampuchea.
Charged with crimes of genocide. Sentenced to death in absentia August 1979.
Commander of guerrilla army after invasion 1979-1985 (“retired”). Director "Higher Institute for National Defence" 1985-1989.
Indo-Chinese Communist Party until 1946, Pracheachon (Cambodian Communist Party) 89, leader 1962. People"s Representative.
Married Khieu Ponnary in 1956.