Former Bodyguard and Messenger Provides Insight into the Khmer Rouge Leadership

  • by Erica Embree, JD/LLM (International Human Rights) candidate, Class of 2015, Northwestern University School of Law
  • — 26 Jul, 2012

The prosecution’s examination of witness Rochoem Ton continued Thursday, July 26, 2012, in Case 002 against accused Nuon Chea, Khieu Samphan, and Ieng Sary at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC). Nuon Chea and Khieu Samphan were present in the courtroom. As usual, Ieng Sary participated remotely from his holding cell, as Trial Chamber President Nil Nonn had granted Ieng Sary’s request due to his health issues…

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