War Crimes Studies Center – Khmer Rouge Trial Monitor

Facing Justice – Episode 19 (Civil Party Regional Forum – 8 May 2012)

8 May 20128 Aug 2015

The 19th episode of “Facing Justice”, the weekly TV program on Case 002 before the ECCC, which airs on CTN every Monday at 3:00 pm. Produced by AIJI and KMF.…

KRT Trial Monitor C002 – Issue 21 (30Apr,2-3May2012)

3 May 20128 Aug 2015

This week, it was the Defense Teams’ turn to question Mr. Saloth Ban, Pol Pot’s nephew, who served as Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) during the…

Facing Justice – Episode 18 (30Apr-3May 2012)

3 May 20128 Aug 2015

The 18th episode of “Facing Justice”, the weekly TV program on Case 002 before the ECCC, which airs on CTN every Monday at 3:00 pm. Produced by AIJI and KMF.…

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…

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…

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…

KRT Trial Monitor C001 – Issue 19 (Week Ending 30 August 2009)

30 Aug 20098 Aug 2015

The role of Civil Parties took centre stage this week, as Civil Party lawyers and the Defense met head on over an array of legal issues concerning Civil Parties. Though…

KRT Trial Monitor C001 – Issue 18 (Week Ending 23 August 2009)

23 Aug 20098 Aug 2015

This 17th week of Duch’s trial marked the beginning of a two-week period allocated for the hearing of Civil Parties’ testimonies. Thirteen Civil Parties took the stand and recounted the…

KRT Trial Monitor C001 – Issue 17 (Week Ending 14 August 2009)

14 Aug 20098 Aug 2015

Over the course of this 3-day court week, the Chamber heard a total of 12 witness testimonies, 3 oral and 9 written. The Chamber’s decision to read into the record…

KRT Trial Monitor C001 – Issue 15 (Week Ending 2 August 2009)

2 Aug 20098 Aug 2015

As scheduled, proceedings this week spanned the course of two days. The Chamber continued to hear the accounts of former S-21 personnel, namely, Mr Kok Sros, Mr Suos Thy and…