Ieng Sary’s Doctor Testifies Before the ECCC

  • by Kelley Dupre Andrews, JD/LLM (International Human Rights) candidate, Class of 2015, Northwestern University School of Law
  • — 23 May, 2012

Proceedings in Case 002 against accused Nuon Chea, Ieng Sary, and Khieu Samphan resumed Wednesday, May 23, 2012, after being postponed a day and a half due to Ieng Sary’s poor health. Witness TCW 487 had been scheduled to begin testimony Monday, May 21, 2012, but as Ieng Sary has not waived his right to be present at trial, the examination of this witness has been postponed.

The Court began Wednesday’s proceedings by hearing testimony of Ieng Sary’s doctor, Lim Sivutha. In light of Dr. Lim’s testimony, which recommended continued rest for Ieng Sary, the Chamber agreed to postpone proceedings until Monday, May 28, 2012…

Read more: CTM_Blog_5-23-12

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