Nuon Chea Speaks Out Against Duch’s Testimony

by Heather N. Goldsmith, J.D., Northwestern University School of Law
— 18 Apr, 2012

On Wednesday, April 18, 2012, the Trial Chamber of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) continued trial proceedings in Case 002 against accused Nuon Chea, Ieng Sary, and Khieu Samphan. The day began with a statement by Nuon Chea, who denounced the accusations made against him by prosecution witness Kaing Guek Eav, alias Duch. The remainder of the morning was devoted to resolving whether the next witness – Nuon Chea’s former bodyguard and messenger – required special instructions and assistance to protect him against self-incrimination. Special counsel was arranged to guide and protect the witness for the afternoon session, and the remainder of the day was spent on his examination by the prosecution…

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