Heng Samrin, de facto leader (1979-1989), President (1989-1992) (People's Republic of Kampuchea) : All Data

Heng Samrin was a Cambodian leader who served as the de facto ruler from 1979 to 1989 and as President from 1989 to 1992. He played a crucial role in the reconstruction and stabilization of Cambodia after the fall of the Khmer Rouge regime. During his tenure, the most significant war was the Cambodian-Vietnamese War, which occurred from 1978 to 1989. This conflict involved military operations between Cambodia and Vietnam, with the latter supporting Heng Samrin's government against the Khmer Rouge and other opposition forces.