The expansion of rubber plantations in the Cambodian countryside is a major source of contention with villagers who are ousted from their land by companies.
About 100 people from the remote village of Lor Pearng have come to the capital to protest a land dispute that has been ongoing for nearly 10 years.
A researcher says interviews with many everyday Cambodians shows a desire to hear confessions from two former leaders.
The two countries are reportedly in talks on the issue, though no deal has yet been signed.
Im Chaem, 68, is accused of atrocity crimes for her role in purges of Khmer Rogue cadre and for running a detention center where tens of thousands of people died.
The fact that only three leaders have faced trial since 2006 means the court is failing to bring justice to the victims of the brutal regime.
Im Chaem has said in the past she does not consider herself guilty of atrocity crimes, and she recently told local media she will not go to the court if summoned.
Im Chaem, 68, is among a small group of suspects that could be indicted in two more cases at the tribunal.
While the verdict signaled a completion to this phase of the trial, critics say the court could have done a lot more for Cambodians.
More than 1.7 million people died under the regime, from overwork, starvation or execution, in one of the worst atrocities of the 20th century.
The lawmakers, including outspoken senior Rescue Party member Mu Sochua, will be summoned to court over the next two weeks, starting Aug. 8.
Aging leaders Nuon Chea and Khieu Samphan are facing atrocities crimes charges in two phases of a trial that was broken apart to expedite the process.
Chheang Von said the CPP is happy with the political deal and happy to have the Rescue Party in the legislature—but he said the ruling party will continue to strive for more seats in future elections.
He thanked protesters who had supported the party, saying he would not forget them.
The international community widely welcomed Monday’s deal, with words of encouragement from China, Japan, the US and others.
A Cambodian advocacy group says the Mekong Delta of Vietnam should be returned to the Khmer people who have lived there for generations.
“Brothers in Arms,” by author Andrew Mertha, shows how China’s foreign policy goals shaped the Khmer Rouge in ways favorable to Beijing.
Resolutions in both the House and Senate have been introduced to recognize “freedom fighters” from Cambodia, Laos and the Hmong population of Vietnam, who supported the US in its war against Vietnam.
Both issues greatly affect regional stability, and Cambodia, geographically, is right in the middle of them, said Chheang Vannarith, a lecturer at Leeds University in Leeds, UK.
A group representing Cambodia’s indigenous communities traveled to New York this week, meeting with UN officials and other minority groups from 70 countries.
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