Pol Pot's Reign of Terror in Cambodia

Pol Pot implemented the "year zero" policy, seeking to eliminate the old society and replace it with a communist utopia. People were expelled from towns and cities to work in the countryside. He targeted intellectuals, farmers, and even children, leading to mass graves and the infamous "killing fields" where babies and children were brutally murdered. His regime resulted in the death of 30 million people, which amounted to 30% of his country's population in just four years, making him one of the most brutal dictators in history.