Tribunal Hears Another Day of Split Witness Testimony

by Mary Kozlovski
— 16 Aug, 2012

On Thursday, August 16, 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 – was questioned further by the defense team for Ieng Sary. After Mr. Sikoeun’s testimony was again paused due to his health, the prosecution continued its examination of witness Sa Siek.

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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