Kaing Guek Eav or 'Comrade Duch' was the first member of the Khmer Rouge leadership to face trial for his role within a regime blamed for at least 1.7 million deaths in the "killing fields" of Cambodia from 1975 to 1979.
The Day of Remembrance was canceled as part of the government’s efforts to increase workdays in the year.
Mao Ran told VOA Khmer he knew little of what was to unfold at Koh Tang and was only instructed to protect the island and the regime’s interests.
On Tuesday, Say Chhum, deputy chairman of the ruling Cambodian People Party, also issued a letter to the party's provincial offices ordering them to postpone any commemorative events on May 20.
Youk Chhang argues that having humanity will help Cambodia in battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Pol Pot’s favorite dishes were sour fish soup and dressed salads, Yung Moeun recalled, during her 2018 interview. “Pol Pot loved making jokes by saying the opposite thing. For example, if the food we cooked was a bit salty, he would say the food was watery.”
The launch of the project was attended by Culture Minister Phoeurng Sackona and U.S. Ambassador W. Patrick Murphy last Thursday. The U.S. ambassador said it was critical to preserve the “sacred objects”, which were visual reminders of the genocidal regime.
The pre-trial chamber of the hybrid court was split in its decision on whether to uphold the indictment against Ao An, who was a regional deputy commander in the Khmer Rouge regime.
Sitting down with VOA Khmer, Im Chaem said that she had “offered” her land to Christ last year, following her conversion, as a way to atone for any sins she may have committed. She does not clarify if these sins are linked to the accusations against her.
Meas Muth’s case at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia will be heard this week. Starting from November 27, the hybrid court will hear appeals for three days challenging whether Meas Muth qualified as a senior official, and therefore liable to be indicted, during the regime
Great art can change the world. It can show us a moment in time, and it can even help heal profound pain and suffering. That's how one Cambodian dancer is using it. Through dance, she's telling the story of forced marriage during the Khmer Rouge regime. VOA's Chetra Chap reports.
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