Case 002/01… KRT Trial Monitor C002 – Issue 30 (30-31 July, 1-2 Aug 2012) 2 Aug 20128 Aug 2015 Rochoem Ton alias “Cheam,” a former high-ranking cadre from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), continued his testimony this week. He provided details on his decision to join the revolution, the…
Case 002/01… KRT Trial Monitor C002 – Issue 29 (23-26 July 2012) 26 Jul 20128 Aug 2015 This week saw the conclusion of the testimony of expert witness Professor David Chandler. Apart from testifying on the history of the CPK, Professor Chandler answered incisive and grueling questions…
Case 002/01… KRT Trial Monitor C002 – Issue 28 (18-20 July 2012) 20 Jul 20128 Aug 2015 After a three-week break, the Trial Chamber reconvened and heard the testimony of Professor David Chandler, an eminent scholar of Cambodian history, particularly on the Khmer Rouge regime. He was…
Case 002/01… KRT Trial Monitor C002 – Issue 25 (4-7 June 2012) 7 Jun 20128 Aug 2015 This week, the Trial Chamber heard the testimony of three witnesses: Messrs. Sar Kimlomouth, Sao Sarun, and Khoem Ngorn. On Monday, 4 June, international Co- Prosecutor Mr. Tarik Abdulhak continued…
Case 002/01… KRT Trial monitor C002 – Issue 18 (9-10 Apr 2012) 10 Apr 20128 Aug 2015 This week, the Ieng Sary and Khieu Samphan Defense Teams examined witness Kaing Guek Eav, alias “Duch.” In a highly-charged inquiry that was fraught with numerous objections and non-responsive answers,…
Case 002/01… KRT Trial Monitor C002 – Issue 14 (12-15 March 2012) 15 Mar 20128 Aug 2015 This week's proceedings marked the beginning of the second segment of trial 1 (Case 002/1 segment 2), concerning the administrative and communication structures of the Democratic Kampuchea regime. In lieu…
Case 002/01… KRT Trial Monitor C002 – Issue 10 (23-26 January 2012) 26 Jan 20128 Aug 2015 In an effort to resolve the issues around admissibility of documents from hearings last week, the Trial Chamber called Mr. Vanthan Dara Peou, the Deputy Director of the Documentation Center…
Case 001… KRT Trial Monitor C001 – Lessons Learned from the ‘Duch’ Trial 31 Dec 20098 Aug 2015 The following report provides an overview of the proceedings in the Duch trial, with a view to summarizing the ‘lessons learned’ from the ECCC’s first case, both for future cases at the…
Case 001… KRT Trial Monitor C001 – Issue 21 (Week Ending 20 September 2009) 20 Sep 20098 Aug 2015 Case 001’s substantive hearing came to a close on Wednesday, about 7 months after the trial’s commencement. Its conclusion was marked by a distinctly emotive presentation and course of questioning…
Case 001… KRT Trial Monitor C001 – Issue 20 (Week Ending 4 September 2009) 4 Sep 20098 Aug 2015 As scheduled, the examination of witnesses testifying about the Accused Person’s Character commenced this week. The proceedings saw the attendance of expert psychologists as well as former friends and colleagues…