Trial day 72

The questioning of the witness Mr. SAO Sarun continued in the morning session, and the questioning of the witness Mr. KHOEM Ngorn was concluded in the afternoon. 531 persons attended the trial hearing in Case 002.

  • Hearing date :
  • Public attendance : 531 persons

Witnesses/experts/civil parties

Mr. KHOEM Ngorn

Mr. KHOEM is currently residing in Bourei Cholsar District, Takeo province. He told the Trial Chamber that he used to work in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Mr. SAO Sarun

TCW-604, Mr Sao Sarun was born in Kaoh Moueleu Village, Peam Chi Miet Commune, Kaoh Nheaek District, Mondolkiri Province. He does not know his date of birth and suggests he might be around 90 years old. The witness first appeared before the chamber in June 2012 to testify on Case 002. The witness testified for a second time via video link in March 2016. He joined the Communist Party of Kampuchea in 1968 and was appointed district chief three years later. He said the secretary of district 105, Laing, died in a fight in Phnom Penh.