Monday, November 21, 2011

Cambodia - Khmer Rouge trial opens for Nuon Chea Khieu Samphan Ieng Sary

Published on Nov 21, 2011 by
http://www.euronews.net/ The three most senior surviving leaders of Cambodia's Khmer Rouge have gone on trial at a UN-backed tribunal.

Nearly two million people died under Pol Pot's regime over three decades ago.

The three are on trial for crimes against humanity and genocide.

Pol Pot's right-hand man Nuon Chea, ex-president Khieu Samphan and former foreign minister Ieng Sary deny the charges.

Former Cambodian social affairs minister, Ieng Thirith, has been declared unfit to face trial.

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