The Laotian Civil War began in 1953, following the Geneva Conference that divided Vietnam into two separate states.

The Pathet Lao was a communist political movement that aimed to establish a communist government in Laos.

Prince Souphanouvong was the leader of the Pathet Lao from its inception in 1950 until his death in 1995.

China was the main supporter of the Pathet Lao, providing military and financial aid throughout the war.

The United States was the main supporter of the Royal Lao Government, providing military and financial aid throughout the war.

The Laotian Civil War ended in 1975 with the victory of the Pathet Lao, which established a communist government in Laos.

The Laotian Civil War had a devastating impact on the country, causing widespread destruction and loss of life, leading to the establishment of a communist government, and resulting in the country's division into two separate states.

The Pathet Lao seized control of Vientiane in 1975, marking the end of the Laotian Civil War.

The Provisional Government of National Union was formed in 1974 as part of the Paris Peace Accords, with the aim of bringing together the various factions involved in the Laotian Civil War.

The main objective of the Paris Peace Accords was to end the fighting in Laos, establish a ceasefire, and create a coalition government.

The Paris Peace Talks were held in France, with the aim of finding a peaceful solution to the Laotian Civil War.

The Vientiane Agreement was signed between the Pathet Lao and the Royal Lao Government in 1973, as part of the efforts to end the Laotian Civil War.

The Vientiane Agreement contained provisions for the establishment of a coalition government, the withdrawal of foreign troops from Laos, and the release of political prisoners.

The International Commission for Control and Supervision was tasked with overseeing the implementation of the Paris Peace Accords.

The International Commission for Control and Supervision was composed of representatives from four countries: Canada, India, Poland, and Indonesia.