Published on Nov 21, 2011 by Euronews
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.
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.