Meanwhile, in an effort to force the government to the bargaining table, members of the Khmer Rouge placed mines in rice paddies, striking fear into the hearts of farmers and virtually halting agriculture.
Lai piespiestu valdību uzsākt sarunas, Sarkanie khmeri izlika mīnas rīsa laukos, izraisot zemkopjos bailes un faktiski paralizējot zemkopību.