Secret Telegrams: New Witness Details Communication Structures

by Mary Kozlovski
— 29 Aug, 2012

On Wednesday, August 29, 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).

During the morning session, defense lawyers for Khieu Samphan completed their questioning of civil party Em Oeun, whose testimony was subsequently concluded. The prosecution began its examination of new witness Norng Sophang.

Ieng Sary waived his direct presence in the courtroom, and followed proceedings from a holding cell. Khieu Samphan and Nuon Chea were present in court, but Nuon Chea retired to the holding cell after the morning session, citing health issues…

Read more: CTM_Blog_8-29-12

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