Leng Ngeth (; 1900 – 1975) was a Cambodian politician who served as the

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from January to October 1955. From 1958 to 1962 he was

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. In 1975, the

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on the orders of Angkar captured Ngeth by the CPK's forces which was sent by their leaders such as

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and

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at the dead of night and executed.

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1900 births 1975 deaths Cambodian diplomats People executed by the Khmer Rouge Democratic Party (Cambodia) politicians Prime ministers of Cambodia People from Phnom Penh Ambassadors of Cambodia to China {{Cambodia-politician-stub