Khmer Rouge

Cambodians Remember the Past With Death of Khmer Rouge Commandant

In charge of a notorious S-21 extermination camp, Kaing Guek Eav – commonly known as comrade Duch – presided over the killings of at least 16,000 people.

Cambodians Express Joy, Sorrow, Relief After Death of Dreaded Khmer Rouge Commandant

Duch died on Sept. 2, while serving a life sentence for crimes against humanity and the deaths of more than 16,000 people.

Khmer Rouge Prison Chief Duch Dead At 77, Leaves “Notorious” Legacy

Notorious Khmer Rouge Prison Commander Comrade Duch Dead at 77

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.

Khmer Rouge Victims Push for Continuation of May 20 Commemorations

The Day of Remembrance was canceled as part of the government’s efforts to increase workdays in the year.

Khmer Rouge Soldier Recounts SS Mayaguez Battle on 45th Anniversary

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.

National Remembrance Day Events Cancelled Across Cambodia

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.

OPINION: In the Midst of a Global Pandemic, the Memory of Khmer Rouge Survivors Is a Reminder of Our Moral Obligations

Youk Chhang argues that having humanity will help Cambodia in battling the coronavirus pandemic.

Yung Moeun, Pol Pot’s Trusted Aide and Beijing Envoy, Dies At 73

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.”

Khmer Rouge Victims Welcome Preservation of Textiles At Tuol Sleng Museum

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. 

Ao An Ruling Leaves Khmer Rouge Tribunal In Prolonged Uncertainty

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.