Documentation Center of Cambodia Supports Transparent and Independent Case 003 and Case 004 Investigations
The Documentation Center of Cambodia (DC-Cam) wishes to bring attention to recent developments in the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC)’s third and fourth investigations (Cases 003 and 004). A transparent and independent ECCC process is indispensable if Cambodians are to receive a measure of justice for the atrocities they suffered at the hands of the Democratic Kampuchea regime.
On April 29, the ECCC Co-Investigating Judges (CIJs) cursorily announced the closure of their investigation in Case 003. The public notice did not list the crimes investigated even though persons who have suffered harm as a direct consequence must apply within 15 days in order to participate as Civil Parties in future proceedings. The Public Affairs Office has also yet to explain to Cambodians the meaning and consequences of this development…
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