Document Procedure Debated as New Witness Takes the Stand

by Mary Kozlovski
— 15 Aug, 2012

On Wednesday, August 15, 2012, trial proceedings in Case 002 involving the accused Nuon Chea, Ieng Sary, and Khieu Samphan resumed at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC).

Witness Suong Sikoeun – an intellectual who returned to Cambodia from abroad during the Khmer Rouge period – continued his testimony today with questioning from lawyers for Nuon Chea and Ieng Sary. Witness Sa Siek began her testimony before the Trial Chamber, when she was questioned in the afternoon by the prosecution.

Ieng Sary observed the day’s proceedings from a holding cell, while Nuon Chea retired to a holding cell after the morning session…

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