Duch tells the UN-backed court that the regime had a policy to “arrest and kill” perceived enemies and spies.
Naranhkiri Tith said the leadership of Suu Kyi and Mandela could serve as a good example for Cambodians.
Rights groups and opposition party officials say the practice rarely meets with success and is an indictment of a failed court system.
Duch is scheduled to testify at the court on Monday in the atrocity crimes trial of Nuon Chea, Khieu Samphan and Ieng Sary.
Though Khmer antiquities are highly sought-after on the global stage, the country’s modern art remains relatively unknown.
Environmental activists say he was a major impediment to stopping illegal logging in the province.
Cambodian prosecutors presented a list of experts to the Trial Chamber of the court who could affirm the authenticity of the documents.
Criticism has been particularly harsh after a report was released last year by the U.N. Special Rapporteur for Trafficking in Persons.
Defense lawyers for Nuon Chea and Ieng Sary also objected to prosecution documents on Tuesday.
A third victim dropped her complaint after receiving around $1,000.
Cambodia has never won an Olympic medal, but at this year’s games, the country will try to break the streak with some Korean help.
They have demanded Phanimex build two more buildings to house ousted residents and pay compensation if around $1,000 per family.
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