An Introduction to The Khmer Rouge Trials

An Introduction to the Khmer Rouge Trials was produced by the Secretariat of the Royal Government Task Force, Office of the Council of Ministers, Kingdom of Cambodia with the generous assistance of Australian Legal Resource International (ALRI) on behalf of the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAid). Reproduction of part or all of this booklet for non-profit purposes is permitted and encouraged provided that acknowledgement is made of this source and our donors. © August 2004

Cover Photo: Svay Rieng Province 1983. Courtesy of The Documentation Center of Cambodia.

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  PREFACE

By Samdech Hun Sen

Prime Minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia

Brothers and Sisters, People of Cambodia,

Not a single one of our people has been spared from the ravages brought upon our country during the three years, eight months and twenty days that Pol Pot’s Khmer Rouge held power under the regime known as Democratic Kampuchea.

During that time, over three million of our people lost their lives. They were our parents, our children, our relatives, our colleagues and our friends. Those of us who survived have lived for a quarter of a century bearing pain and grief for those we lost and being haunted by the nightmare of our own experiences.

Even those of you born after 1979, who did not directly experience these crimes, still bear a heavy burden. You see your parents and older brothers and sisters still suffering. You also share in the difficulties of rebuilding our society from Year Zero without the benefit of the wisdom and experience of those who were lost. It continues to be a long, hard struggle and we all know that Cambodia today lags far behind our neighbours in health, education and economic infrastructure.

Now the time has come for those responsible for planning and directing this horror to be held accountable for their crimes. After six years of negotiation with the United Nations, we will soon establish a new Cambodian court that will include international judges and staff.
Its official name is the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia for the Prosecution of Crimes Committed During the Period of Democratic Kampuchea. This is the first court in the world of its kind.

The crimes of the Khmer Rouge period were committed not just against the people of Cambodia but against all humanity. It is therefore fitting that Cambodians will work together with the international community in trying those most responsible and, in so doing, help to build a culture that will prevent the recurrence of such crimes anywhere. We hope that our new court will not only be a successful model court for Cambodia, but will also make a wider contribution to international justice.

I am sure you will join me in trusting that these trials take place in a calm and dignified manner. When the judges have delivered their verdicts, we hope that Cambodians and all who support us will feel a load lifted from our backs as we finally bring justice in the name of the victims.

Prime Minister

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  INTRODUCTION

By His Excellency Sok An

Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Royal Government of Cambodia Task Force for Cooperation with Foreign Legal Experts and Preparation of the Proceedings for the Trial of Senior Khmer Rouge Leaders

The Khmer Rouge regime took power on 17 April 1975 and was overthrown on 7 January 1979. More than three million people perished. The end of the Khmer Rouge period was followed by a civil war. That war finally ended in 1998, when the Khmer Rouge political and military structures were dismantled.

In 1997 the government requested the United Nations (UN) to assist in establishing a trial to prosecute the senior leaders of the Khmer Rouge.

In 2001 the Cambodian National Assembly passed a law to create a court to try serious crimes committed during the Khmer Rouge regime 1975-1979. This court is called the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia for the Prosecution of Crimes Committed during the Period of Democratic Kampuchea (Extraordinary Chambers).

The Government of Cambodia insisted that, for the sake of the Cambodian people, the trial must be held in Cambodia using Cambodian staff and judges together with foreign personnel. Cambodia invited international participation due to the weakness of the Cambodian legal system and the international nature of the crimes, and to help in meeting international standards of justice. An agreement with the UN was ultimately reached in June 2003 detailing how the international community will assist and participate in the Extraordinary Chambers.

This special new court was created by the government and the UN but it will be independent of them. It is a Cambodian court with international participation that will apply international standards. It will provide a new role model for court operations in Cambodia. It will soon apply in Cambodia when the UN agreement is ratified (approved) by the Cambodian National Assembly. Then an Office of Administration will be opened to set up the Extraordinary Chambers and begin formal preparations.

This booklet is to introduce you to the Extraordinary Chambers and answer some of the questions people commonly ask about the trials. When the Extraordinary Chambers are established, a special department will provide information to the public.

Deputy Prime Minister

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Why has it taken so long to start to prosecute the crimes committed in the Khmer Rouge period?

History shows that it is very difficult to put people on trial while a war is still in progress. Cambodia first approached the UN for assistance to conduct a trial in 1997. Since the civil war ended in 1998, the Royal Government and the UN have worked together towards implementing a new type of mixed national-international tribunal. It has taken some time to work out the details of this new style of court.

In 1999 the Cambodian Government appointed a Task Force to prepare for the trials and negotiate with the UN. The negotiations with the UN were long and it is true to say that there were some misunderstandings and differences of opinion before both sides agreed in 2003 on the details of international participation.

Students visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum in Phnom Penh to learn about the atrocities that occurred in the Khmer Rouge period. (Photo: Chhoy Pisei)
Khmer Rouge troops entering Phnom Penh on 17 April 1975. (Source: The Documentation Center of Cambodia)

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Why are we going to have a trial now? How will the Khmer Rouge Trials benefit the people of Cambodia?

An offering to spirits of victims of the Khmer Rouge at Choeung Ek memorial

 (Photo: Chor Sokunthea)

For over a quarter of a century the Cambodian people have waited for justice. Finally, the time has now come for the senior leaders of the Khmer Rouge and those most responsible for serious crimes to be held accountable for their crimes and for the historical record to be set straight.

The Extraordinary Chambers are designed to provide fair, public trials in conformity with international standards. The chief goal is to provide justice to the Cambodian people, those who died and the survivors. It is hoped that fair trials will ease the burden that weighs on the survivors. The trials are also for the new generation - to educate Cambodia’s youth about the darkest chapter in our country’s history.

By judging the criminals in fair and open trials and by punishing those most responsible, the trials will strengthen our rule of law and set an example to people who disobey the law in Cambodia and to cruel regimes worldwide. If criminals know that they will be held accountable, they may be deterred. By supporting and learning about justice, we can all contribute to the reconstruction of our society.

Citizens celebrate the opening of a new garden in Phnom Penh

(Photo: Chhoy Pisei)

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Who will be put on trial?

In the spirit of achieving justice, truth and national reconciliation, the Cambodian Government and the UN decided that the court should limit prosecutions to the senior leaders of Democratic Kampuchea (the name of the state established by the Khmer Rouge) who planned or gave orders, as well as those most responsible for committing serious crimes. It is expected that only a small number of people will fall within this limit and be tried.

Over the years, tens of thousands of ordinary Khmer Rouge soldiers have defected to the Government. They have nothing to fear from this court. The policy of national reconciliation is still in place. Please remember that only the most culpable people will be tried under the law governing the special tribunal.
Khmer Rouge soldiers disarm to join the Government forces (Photo: Tom Fawthrop)

The court will have the responsibility to decide exactly who was a ‘senior leader’ and who was ‘most responsible’ for the crimes committed by the Khmer Rouge. The court will only seek out those people, and not every former member of Khmer Rouge or every person in the villages of Cambodia who may have committed crimes during the Khmer Rouge period.

  • Low level and middle-ranking Khmer Rouge members who are not most responsible for serious crimes will not be prosecuted. Many are now re-integrated into our society. Hopefully these individuals will live peaceful lives according to Buddhist
    principles and assist in the development of our country.

  • Children or other family members or associates of Khmer
    Rouge leaders will not be responsible for their parents’ or associates’ crimes. Nobody will be responsible for
    another person’s actions just because they are related to or associated with that person.

  • Only people who are still alive will be tried. There will be no posthumous trials.

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What punishment will the suspects receive if convicted?

The maximum sentence is life in prison and the minimum sentence is five years in prison. There will be no death penalty. The death penalty is unconstitutional in Cambodia. In addition, the court may order the confiscation of property or money that the defendant has acquired unlawfully or by criminal conduct. Any confiscated property will be turned over to the State.

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Will there be amnesties and pardons?

The Royal Government of Cambodia has stated that it will not request an amnesty or pardon for any person who may be investigated or convicted in these trials.

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Opening session of People's Revolutionary Tribunal, 15 August 1979 (Photo: Sapordarmean Khmer, SPK)

Have any of the Khmer Rouge senior leaders been tried before?

In 1979 there was a genocide trial in Phnom Penh known as the People’s Revolutionary Tribunal. That tribunal tried Ieng Sary and Pol Pot and found both guilty of the crime of genocide, but neither of them appeared in court nor served any sentence.

In 1996 the King granted a pardon to Ieng Sary for the sentence imposed when the People’s Revolutionary Tribunal tried him for genocide. It will be up to the judges to decide on the scope of this pardon. Even if he cannot be re-tried for genocide, there may be other charges that could be brought against him. This will depend on the evidence available.

In 1997 the Khmer Rouge themselves tried Pol Pot for crimes allegedly committed within the organisation after 1979. Pol Pot died in 1998, so he will not be tried posthumously in this court.

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What about the foreign countries that supported or were involved with Democratic Kampuchea or countries that committed war crimes in Cambodia before 1975 - will they go on trial?

No, this court can only try individuals for crimes that they committed during the Khmer Rouge period. It cannot try countries or organisations.

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What about crimes committed by senior leaders of the Khmer Rouge or others after 1979?

No, this court has limited power. It can only try crimes committed in Cambodia between 17 April 1975 and 6 January 1979.

However, the existing Cambodian courts have the power to try these crimes. For example, the trial of Khmer Rouge officers responsible for ambushing the Phnom Penh-Kampot train in 1994, killing 11 Cambodians and executing three western hostages, took place in the normal Cambodian courts. In that case, former Khmer Rouge Generals Sam Bith and Nuon Paet, and Colonel Chhouk Rin were found guilty.

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When will the trials begin?

As soon as possible. Several important Khmer Rouge leaders have already died, showing the urgency of establishing these trials. There are a number of steps to be taken before the trial can begin:

  1. The National Assembly of Cambodia will ratify the agreement signed with the UN to make that agreement binding law in Cambodia.

  2. The UN will request financial contributions from foreign countries.

  3. The Office of Administration will be set up; Cambodian and international personnel will be appointed.

  4. Both Cambodian and international judges, co-prosecutors and co-investigating judges will be appointed.

  5. When sufficient funds are received the Extraordinary Chambers will be formally established and the prosecution and investigation process can begin.

  6. The trial process will begin.

After the trials there may be appeals to the Supreme Court Chamber. These appeals are final. When all trials and appeals are completed, the Extraordinary Chambers will be dissolved.

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How long will the trials take?

It is estimated that the trials may run for three years although no precise estimate is presently possible. Their length will depend on how long investigators need to collect evidence, how many people are put on trial, how many witnesses are called and how many appeals are made.

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An artist's impression of the court room at Chaktomuk Theatre (Illustration: José Encinas)

Where will the trials take place?

The trials will take place in Phnom Penh at the symbolic centre of the capital of Cambodia - Chaktomuk Theatre at the junction of the Mekong, Bassac and Tonle Sap rivers.

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Who can go to watch the trials at Chaktomuk Theatre?

Anybody. These trials are for the people of Cambodia – anyone can come to watch the trials – young, old, rich, poor, people from the cities and people from the provinces. And foreigners can also come. There is no admission cost and a special section will be reserved for the general public, including for people who have a special interest in a particular case.

The trials will be open to the public at all times except in special circumstances when the judges decide that the public must
be excluded to protect the identity of witnesses or victims.
The proceedings are expected to be televised and, if possible, video broadcasted outside the court to accomodate overflow audiences.

Photo: Chor Sokunthea
The trials are for the people of the Cambodia. Anybody from around the country is free to come and watch (Photos: Chhoy Pisei unless otherwise indicated)

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How will the Extraordinary Chambers work?

There will be two levels of court:
the Trial Chamber and the Supreme Court Chamber. At the Trial Chamber, there will be 5 judges comprising 3 Cambodian and 2 international judges. At the Supreme Court Chamber there will be 7 judges: 4 Cambodian judges and 3 international judges. Under Cambodian law today, as in many other countries, there are no juries or people’s assessors. There will not be a jury. All decisions will be made by the judges.

The Supreme Court is the final court

SUPREME COURT CHAMBER: 7 JUDGES

4 Cambodian + 3 International

Appeals will go from the Trial Court to the Supreme Court which is the highest level

TRIAL COURT CHAMBER: 5 JUDGES

3 Cambodian + 2 International

Four out of five trial judges must vote to make a decision.

This way neither the Cambodian nor the international judges will make a decision alone (Illustration: José Encinas)

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If we cannot go to see the trials, how will we know what is happening inside the court?

Many people from all over the world will want to know about what is happening during the trials. You will be able to follow the trials on local and international television, radio and in the newspapers. The Women’s Media Centre has already begun a regular radio program (see page 19 for details).

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How will the judges be appointed?

A number of international judges will be nominated by the UN Secretary-General. The Cambodian Supreme Council of the Magistracy will then select five international judges from that list and appoint them to the court. The Supreme Council of the Magistracy will also be responsible for appointing the seven Cambodian judges from among people qualified to be Cambodian judges.

Both Cambodian and international judges are to be people
of high moral character qualified to be judges in their own countries. They must be honest and independent, and they must not accept instructions from any person, government or any other source.

All judges will receive specific training at the Royal School for Judges and Prosecutors in Phnom Penh: the foreign judges will learn about Cambodian law and the Cambodian judges will learn about international law.

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How will the judges reach decisions?

The judges will try to reach unanimous agreement on any decision made. If they cannot all agree, then a decision requires what is called a ‘super-majority’. In the Trial Chamber 4 out of the 5 judges must vote for a conviction and in the Supreme Court Chamber 5 of the 7 judges must vote for an appeal decision. Every decision must therefore have the support of both Cambodian and international judges.

Because of this formula, if the super-majority cannot be reached then the defendant will be released. This follows the fundamental legal principle that everyone must be considered innocent until they are found guilty of a crime.

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Who decides whom will be put on trial? And who decides what they will be charged with?

Two co-prosecutors (1 Cambodian and 1 international) will collect evidence and decide whom to charge and with what crimes.
The co-prosecutors will pass cases to the two investigating judges (1 Cambodian and 1 international). If there is enough evidence, the case proceeds to trial (much evidence has already been collected and is being safely stored).

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What do the trial judges do?

The trial judges hear the evidence presented by the prosecution and by the defence; they then consider both sides of the case, discuss among themselves and decide whether the suspect is guilty or not guilty. The trial judges must issue a written judgement explaining the reasons for their decision. If any judges disagree with the decision, they must also explain their reasons for voting differently from the majority. All the judgements will be made public.

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What if the co-prosecutors or co-investigating judges disagree on whether to take a case to trial?

They will try to reach agreement, but if they cannot, then 5 judges meet to decide whether or not to take the case to trial. Neither the Cambodian nor the international judges, co-prosecutors or investigating judges can alone block a case from going to trial.

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What crimes will be tried?

During the time that the Khmer Rouge held power, it is estimated that over three million people died from torture, execution or of starvation and untreated illness. Many deaths may be proved in court to be the direct responsibility of the people who were in control of the country at that time.

The judges will need to consider exactly what crimes were committed and by whom. Overwhelming evidence of horrendous crimes has been amassed over the past two decades. The challenge for the prosecution will be to marshal enough evidence to prove individual guilt for particular crimes.

A Cambodian court in the Angkor period administering justice

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Will the trials use Cambodian law or international law?

Both. The Extraordinary Chambers will have the power to try suspects charged with committing the following crimes:
Crimes under Cambodian Law:
  • murder
  • torture
  • religious persecution
Crimes under International Law:

  • genocide: Killing or causing serious mental or physical harm intended to destroy all or part of a national, ethic, radical or religious group

  • crime against humanity: such as mass murder, extermination, enslavement, deportation, torture, imprisonment, persecution on political, racial and religious grounds, rape and other crimes of sexual violence

  • war crimes: such as unlawful treatment of civilians or prisoners of war, attacks on civilian targets, destruction of educational, religious institutions

  • destruction of cultural property: such as theft or damage of historical
    buildings, archaeological sites, museums, art and important book collections

  • crimes against internationally protected persons: such as diplomats

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What evidence will be used at trial?

Evidence will be presented by the prosecution and by the defence. It could be in the form of:

  • documents

  • physical evidence, such as mass graves and former prisons

  • statements and testimony by victims, witnesses and defendants

Thousands of documents have been collected and hundreds of mass graves, prisons and memorials have been mapped by the Research Committee of the Salvation Front (Renakse), the Documentation Center of Cambodia (DC-Cam) and the Cambodian Genocide Program. These will be made available to the court.

In Cambodian courts, all properly obtained evidence can be considered. It is up to the court to decide upon the importance of each piece of evidence.

A Khmer Rouge labour camp sometime between 1975 and 1979 (Source: DC-Cam)

 

Choeung Ek genocide memorial at the Killing Fields (Photo: Youk Chhang)

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What rights will the defendants have?

Defendants (suspects) have legal rights under Cambodian and international law. These include the right to:

  • a fair and public hearing;

  • be presumed innocent until proven guilty;

  • engage legal counsel of his or her choice;

  • have adequate time and facilities to prepare his or her defence;

  • have legal counsel provided if he or she does not have enough money to pay for it; and

  • have the opportunity to examine the witnesses against him or her.

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Who will be called as witnesses?

The court will call witnesses to answer questions both during the investigations and during the trial. Victims and witnesses may be given special protection by the court (e.g. closing the court to the public or protecting the identity of a victim or witness). Every effort will be made to ensure the security and protection of everyone involved in the trials, including
witnesses and victims.

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Do I have to give information to the court?

If a prosecutor or investigating judge wants to interview you, you must tell the truth. However, you have the right to remain silent if you think the answers may incriminate you. Everyone has the right to call a lawyer to advise them and to be with them during all questioning (see page 20 for contact information).
 

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What if they haven’t asked me, but I want to give information about someone on trial?

You cannot give your evidence yet. The public will be informed how to do this once the Office of Administration is established. If you have information that you think may help the prosecution or the defence, then you may contact them yourself.

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What support will be given to witnesses and victims giving testimony, and to people around the country who may be distressed at hearing their evidence?

Everybody understands that it will be emotionally distressing to testify at the trials about the horrible crimes of the Khmer Rouge. And people all over the country who have bad memories of what happened may begin to remember their own experiences. The court will have a Witness Support Section that will arrange psychological support for any witness in need of it. Anyone seeking counselling and support should contact your provincial office of the Mental Health Committee of the Ministry of Health, or one of the specialised NGOs that have clinics and doctors available in different provinces (see page 20 for contact
information).
 

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Will victims be entitled to compensation?

Under current Cambodian law, victims may claim reparation in criminal cases for damages they suffered from the crimes being tried. It is not yet clear whether or how the Extraordinary Chambers will hear such claims. It is difficult to imagine how the many millions of Cambodian victims could receive anything more than symbolic compensation.

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Why is the United Nations involved?

In June 1997, the then Co-Prime Ministers Prince Norodom Ranariddh and Samdech Hun Sen wrote to the Secretary-General of the UN, Kofi Annan, requesting UN assistance in prosecuting the crimes of the Khmer Rouge. They asked for help because they felt that the Cambodian judiciary lacked sufficient resources and expertise to undertake such a complex task on their own, and also because these crimes are of such magnitude as to be of worldwide concern.

Their Excellencies Hans Corell and Sok An sign Agreement between Royal Government of Cambodia and United Nations, 6 June 2003, Chaktomuk Theatre, Phnom Penh (Photo: OCM)

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Why are the Khmer Rouge leaders not on trial at the International Criminal Court or the International Court of Justice in The Hague?
 

The International Criminal Court was established in The Hague in the Netherlands in 2002. Cambodia is a founding member of the International Criminal Court but this court can only hear cases about crimes that took place after it was created in 2002.

The International Court of Justice only tries cases between states, not crimes committed by individuals.

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Are the Extraordinary Chambers a Cambodian court or an international court?

The Extraordinary Chambers are part of the Cambodian court system. However, they have special features as a “mixed tribunal”. The majority of the staff will be Cambodian. They will have Cambodian judges and foreign judges, Cambodian prosecutors and defence lawyers and foreign prosecutors and defence lawyers. They will use Cambodian law and international law.

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Then Senior Minister Sok An meets UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan in 2003 to discuss the establishment of the Khmer Rouge Trials

(Source: United Nations)


Are there any other courts in the world like the Extraordinary Chambers?

Mixed tribunals have recently been used in other countries including the Special Court of Sierra Leone and the Serious Crimes Panel in East Timor, but each has its own structure.

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Why was this model chosen?

The mixed tribunal model is seen as a way to provide full national participation and involvement in the trials while at the same time ensuring international standards and participation. These trials will not be a remote process far away in The Hague in Europe. They will be held in Cambodia, conducted mainly in Khmer, will be open to participation by Cambodian people and be reported on local television, radio and newspapers.

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How much will it cost?

It is estimated that the Extraordinary Chambers may cost around $60 million over three years – around $20 million per year - but the budget has not yet been finalised. This sounds a lot of money but it compares favourably to the cost of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (each now costing over $100 million per year), and the Special Court for Sierra Leone (around $24 million per year).

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How will the court be financed?

Both the Cambodian Government and foreign countries will pay for the court. Other UN members have said they will make
voluntary contributions to pay for the UN’s expenses and to help the Cambodian government to meet its expenses. This special funding is additional funding that should not interfere with or reduce other donor funds that have been committed to Cambodia.

The budget and other preparations for the Extraordinary Chambers are being managed by the Royal Government of Cambodia’s Task Force in conjunction with the United Nations Assistance to the Khmer Rouge Tribunal (UNAKRT) and donor countries.

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How can I find more information about the Khmer Rouge and the trials?

Radio

The Women’s Media Centre regular radio program on the Khmer Rouge trials is broadcast on FM102 on:

Live Call-in show Thursday 10:50 - 11:50 am
Repeat Broadcasts Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday
6:30 - 7.00 am

Cambodian National Radio and Television as well as other media will report on the trials.

Reading

The Documentation Center of Cambodia (DC-Cam) in Phnom Penh has set up a public information room where people can read documents, see videos and get other information. The Center will also report on the trials in its magazine Searching for the Truth. No. 66 E/1, Preah Sihanouk Blvd, Phnom Penh Tel/Fax: 023 211 875/ 023 210 358

Internet

You can find out the latest about the Khmer Rouge trials by visiting the web site of the Royal Government of Cambodia’s Task Force at www.cambodia.gov.kh/krt/. This site is being continually expanded, and many laws and other documents that relate to the trials are available on the web site.

The Documentation Center of Cambodia website contains many relevant documents, databases and photographs. See www.dccam.org

The Cambodian Genocide Program at Yale University in the United States has a website in Khmer and English that has a Tribunal Update section as well as large databases on the Khmer Rouge. See www.yale.edu/cgp

Genocide Watch - For information about genocide, genocidal regimes and the International Campaign to End Genocide. See www.genocidewatch.org

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What role can NGOs play?

Many NGOs in Cambodia and around the world are interested in the Khmer Rouge trials and will be supportive in different ways. For example, some will assist witnesses and victims with psychological counselling, others will report the proceedings of the trials or assist in providing training or legal advice and representation.

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Where can I find support services?

LEGAL ASSISTANCE

Cambodia Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC)
No. 1E0, Street 158, Boeung Raing, Daun Penh, Phnom Penh
Tel/Fax: 023 218 653 | 023 217 229 | Email: adhoc@forum.com.kh

Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (LICADHO)
No.103, Street 97, Boeung Trabek | PO. Box: 499, Phnom Penh
Tel/Fax: 023 360 965 | 023 360 965 | Email: licadho@camnet.com.kh

Cambodian Defenders Project (CDP)
No.12, Lovieem Street 282, Phnom Penh
Tel/Fax: 023 720 032 | 023 720 031 | Email: cdplas@forum.org.kh

Legal Aid of Cambodia (LAC)
No.43, Street 306, Boeng Keng Kang I, Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh
Tel/Fax: 023 214 824 | 023 212 206 | Email: lac@bigpond.com.kh

INFORMATION SERVICES

Cambodian Human Rights Action Committee (CHRAC)
No.103, Street 97, Boeung Trabek | PO. Box: 499, Phnom Penh
Tel/Fax: 023 993803 | Email: chrac@forum.org.kh

Women’s Media Center of Cambodia (WMC)
No.30, Street 488, Phnom Penh
Tel/Fax: 023 364 882 | Email: wmc@everyday.com.kh

Center for Social Development (CSD)
No.19, Street 57 Sangkat Boeung Keng Kang I,
Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh
Tel/Fax: 023 364 735 | 023 364 736 | Email: csd@online.com.kh
 

Cambodian Human Rights Committee
No. 274 Monivong Blvd, Phnom Penh
Tel/Fax: 023 211 162 | Email: 012 805888@mobitel.com.kh

Documentation Center of Cambodia (DC-Cam)
No. 66 E/1, Preah Sihanouk Blvd, Phnom Penh
Tel/Fax: 023 211 875 | 023 210 358 | Emial: dccam@online.com.kh

Khmer Institute for Democracy (KID)
No.5, Street 57, Phnom Penh
Tel/Fax: 023 427 521 | Email: kid@online.com.kh

SILAKA
No. 10B, Street 57, Boeng Keng Kang I, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh
Tel/Fax: 023 217 872 | 023 213 108 | Email: silaka@silaka.org

COUNSELLING AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Transcultural Psychosocial Organisation (TPO)
No.209, Street 63, Phnom Penh
Tel/Fax: 023 218 478 | Email: admin@tpocambodia.org

TPO Phnom Penh:
No 209, St. 63, Boeung Keng Kang I, Khan Chamkar Mon
PO Box: 1124, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Tel/Fax: 855 (023) 219 182 / 218 478 | Email: admin@tpocambodia.org

TPO Pursat:
Street 3, Peal Nhek I Village, Ptak Pry Commune, Sampov Meas District
Tel: 052 951 555 | Email: tpops@camintel.com

TPO Battambang:
#122, Street 5, Group 14, Rumcheack 4 Village, Rattanak Commune Tel:053 952 343 | Email: tpobtb@camintel.com

TPO Rattanak Mondul (Battambang) :
#11, Street 10, Group 1, Sdao Village, Sdao Commune,
Rattanak Mondul
Tel: 012 229 902 | Email: 012229902@mobitel.com.kh

TPO Banteay Meanchey:
# no number, Street 3, Sophy Village, Kompong Sey Commune,
Serei Sophorn District
Tel: 054 958 910 | Email: tpobmc@camintel.com

TPO Kompong Thom:
#36, Street Prachea Thipatay, 7 Village,
Kompong Thom Commune, Stang Sen District
Tel: 062 961 375 | Email: tpoktp@camintel.com

Social Services of Cambodia (SSC)
No.78, Street 360, Phnom Penh
Tel/Fax: 023 212 575 | 023 212 545 | Email: ssc@online.com.kh

Jesuit Service Cambodia
No.96, Street 592, Tuol Kork, Phnom Penh
Tel/Fax: 023 880 139 | 023 880 140 | Email: jrscam@forum.org.kh


Government Mental Health Services

Banteay Meanchey: Mongkul Borei Hospital, Psychiatric Consultation Room. Koh Keo Village, Russey Krok. Dr. Van Luch: 012 600 321

Battambang: Referral Hospital, Outpatient Psychiatric Department. Prek Mahatep Village, Svay Po. Dr. Chhit Sophal: 012 777 218

Kampong Cham: Referral Hospital, Outpatient Psychiatric Department. Dr. Sam Sangvath: 012 983 595 | 012 892 092

Kampong Speu: Udong Referral Hospital, Mental Health Clinic.
Mr. Kim Sopheap: 012 910 062

Kampong Speu: Social and Mental Health Service. National Route 4 Mrs. Heng Srey: 012 803 533

Kampong Thom: Referral Hospital, Psychiatric Consultation Ward.
Dr. Ort Bunky: 011 864 887

Kampot: Referral Hospital, Outpatient Psychiatric Department.
Ms. Chap Socheata: 012 700 167

Kandal: Chey Chumneas Hospital, Centre for Child Mental Health.
No. 47, Street 198, Takhmao. Tel/Fax: 023 210 757 | 023 216 258
Dr. Lor Vanthary: 016 838 339

Phnom Penh: Preah Norodom Sihanouk Hospital, Outpatient
Psychiatric Department. Prof. Ka Sunbaunat: 012 865 440
Dr. Ang Sody: 012 622 487

Preah Vihear: Referral Hospital, Outpatient Psychiatric Department. Dr. Chou Polina: 012 968 328

Pursat: Referral Hospital, Psychiatric Service.
Dr. Teng Hokly: 012 989 306

Siem Reap: Referral Hospital, Outpatient Psychiatric Department.
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