Le Kha Phieu vs Monte Melkonian

Le Kha Phieu played a key role in organizing the 8th National Party Congress, which set the direction for Vietnam's economic reforms (Doi Moi) and foreign policy. The congress reaffirmed the party's commitment to market-oriented reforms.

Le Kha Phieu was elected as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, succeeding Do Muoi. His election marked a shift in leadership during a period of economic reform and normalization of relations with the US.

Le Kha Phieu was removed as General Secretary at the 9th National Party Congress, replaced by Nong Duc Manh. His removal was attributed to internal party disputes and perceived failures in economic management.

Le Kha Phieu was expelled from the Communist Party of Vietnam for alleged violations of party discipline. The expulsion marked a dramatic fall from grace for the former top leader, though he remained a controversial figure.

Melkonian fought in the Lebanese Civil War as a member of the Armenian Secret Army for the Liberation of Armenia (ASALA) and other leftist groups. He was involved in guerrilla operations against Turkish targets.

Melkonian was arrested in France in 1985 and sentenced to six years in prison for possession of explosives and false documents. He was released in 1989 and subsequently moved to Armenia.

Melkonian served as a commander in the Nagorno-Karabakh Defense Army during the First Nagorno-Karabakh War. He led Armenian forces in several key battles, including the capture of Shusha in May 1992.

Melkonian was killed in action on June 12, 1993, near the village of Merzili in Nagorno-Karabakh, during a battle with Azerbaijani forces. His death made him a national hero in Armenia and Karabakh.