The “Reluctant” Witness: Examination of Long Norin Continues

  • by Christine Evans, Clinical Fellow, Center for International Human Rights, Northwestern University School of Law (JD and LLM)
  • — 8 Dec, 2011

The trial of former Khmer Rouge leaders Nuon Chea, Khieu Samphan, and Ieng Sary continued today with the entire time devoted to the examination of former foreign ministry official Long Norin. Although the proceedings overall advanced more smoothly than they had on the previous day, the continued examination of the witness Long Norin progressed extremely slowly, characterized by the frequent need to repeat questions to prompt a response from the witness. By the time court was adjourned at 4 p.m., everyone in the courtroom – and many in the public gallery – appeared worn out from the day’s efforts and not eager to return to the courtroom on Friday…

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