Health Issues Delay Witness Testimony

by Mary Kozlovski
— 13 Aug, 2012

On Monday, August 13, 2012, trial proceedings in Case 002 involving accused Nuon Chea, Ieng Sary, and Khieu Samphan, resumed at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC).

Two intellectuals who returned to Cambodia from abroad during the Khmer Rouge period are set to resume testifying this week. Witness Suong Sikoeun, whose testimony was halted last Wednesday due to his poor health, was scheduled for questioning by the defense. Witness Ong Thong Hoeung, who lives in Brussels, was also prepared to testify.

However, the Trial Chamber suspended the morning session due to concerns over Ieng Sary’s health and his right to participate during the testimonies of Suong Sikoeun and Ong Thong Hoeung. After an additional medical examination of Ieng Sary, the Trial Chamber adjourned the hearing for the remainder of the day…

Read more: CTM_Blog_8-13-12

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