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New video documents outreach work

A new 9 mine documentary shows some aspects of the outreach work of the ECCC and the impact the ongoing trial proceedings has on the Cambodian society.

Victims Support Section Convenes Civil Party Forum in Battambang

The Victims Support Section of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) today convened a two-day forum in Battambang for 250 Civil Parties in the ECCC’s Case 002.  These Civil Parties come from across the northwest of the country, including Battambang, Banteay Meanchey and Pursat provinces.

The Co-Investigating Judges release the first decisions on admissibility of Civil Parties in Case 002

The ECCC Co-Investigating Judges, You Bunleng and Marcel Lemonde, have started issuing admissibility decisions in respect of the 3988 applications to join Case No. 002 as Civil Parties.

Duch's verdict to serves as reference for Kandal Provincial Court

In an official ceremony on 17 August 2010, all judicial staff at Kandal Provincial Court were given printed copies of the “Duch”-verdict, a document which will now become a valuable reference for judges, prosecutors and clerks of the court.  

Statement from the Co-Prosecutors

Today the Co-Prosecutors have filed a Notice of Appeal against the Judgement of the Trial Chamber of 26 July 2010, in which Kaing Guek Eav alias Duch was convicted and sentenced to a period of 30 years imprisonment.

Co-Prosecutors request indictment of Nuon Chea, Ieng Sary, Khieu Samphan and Ieng Thirith

Today the Co-Prosecutors filed their Final Submission in Case 002 with the Co-Investigating Judges. Under Sub-Rule 66(5) of the ECCC Internal Rules, once the Co-Prosecutors consider that the investigation has concluded, the Co-Prosecutors are required to issue a written, reasoned final submission within 45 days of receiving the Case File from the Co-Investigating Judges.

ECCC to distribute the "Duch"-verdict nationwide

On 5 August, 2010 the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) started to produce 5,000 printed copies of the entire Duch’s verdict and 17,000 copies of the judgment summary in Khmer language. The publications are to be distributed to the public free of charge.

Information about the pronouncement of the verdict in the "Duch"-trial on Monday 26 July

The hearing for the pronouncment of the verdict in the "Duch"-trial will start at 10am (Phnom Penh time) on Monday 26 July 2010. The complete verdict will be posted on this website on Monday afternoon. The verdict will also be available for download from http://unakrt-online.org/001verdict.htmDue to bandwidth limitations in Cambodia, we recommend oversea visitors to this web site to download the verdict from the UNAKRT web server above.  A live web stream (English language) from the verdict hearing can be accessed at mms://85.159.203.30/krt

ECCC sponsors radio counseling show for Khmer Rouge survivors

The ECCC has become an official sponsor of a Cambodian radio show which educates listeners about the traumatic impact of the Khmer Rouge regime and offers on-air counseling to Khmer Rouge survivors.The tribunal’s Victims Support Unit (VSS) will help fund the production and broadcasting costs of The Past in the Present, after signing an agreement with the programme’s producer, the Transcultural Psychological Organisation (TPO), on 22 July 2010.

Media information related to the pronouncement of the verdict in the "Duch"-trial

On this page we have assembled practical information as well as background information for media representatives coming to cover the pronouncement of the verdict in the "Duch"-trial on 26 July 2010.

US Under-Secretary of State Visits the Khmer Rouge Tribunal

A visiting senior official of the US government on Saturday 17 July paid a visit to the Khmer Rouge tribunal to gain first-hand knowledge of the work of the tribunal, which is expected to hand down its first judgment on 26 July.

Case file in Case 002 forwarded to the Co-Prosecutors for final submission

The Co-Investigating Judges have today, pursuant to Internal Rule 66 (4), forwarded the case file in Case 002 to the Co-Prosecutors.  The Co-Prosecutors have a maximum of 45 days to file their final submission to the Co-Investigating Judges. After the receipt of the final submission from the Co-Prosecutors, the Co-Investigating Judges will issue a Closing Order in Case 002. The Closing Order will be either an indictment sending the case for trial or a dismissal of the case (partially or totally). The charged persons in Case 002 are currently Nuon Chea, Khieu Samphan, Ieng Sary, Ieng Thirith and Kaing Guek Eav. 

Japan donates US $ 2.26 million to pay Cambodian tribunal staff

The Japanese government has donated US $2.26 to the national side of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) after the pledging conference held in New York last 25 May 2010.

Germany pledges more financial support to maximise victims' participation in KR trials

On June 16, the German government, represented by its implementing agency German Technical Cooperation (GTZ), signed an agreement with the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) pledging an additional 400,000 Euros to the tribunal’s Victims Support Section (VSS) for the continuing improvement of victims’ participation in the Khmer Rouge trials.

UN Secretary-General's remarks to pledging conference for the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia

Your Excellency Mr. Chan Tani, Secretary of State of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Mr. Tony Kranh, Acting Director of Administration of Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, Mr. [Knut] Rosandhaug, Coordinator of UN Assistance to the Khmer Rouge Trials, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, 

His Excellency Mr. Chan Tani's speech at ECCC pledging conference in New York

His Excellency Mr. Chan Tani, Secretary of State of the Office of the Council of Ministers of the Kingdom of Cambodia, represented His Excellency Dr Sok An, Minister in Charge of the Office, on a pledging conference for the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, held in New York on 25 May 2010. You can see a video of the speech below. 

KAING Guek Eav (Duch) Trial Chamber verdict to be pronounced on 26 July 2010

The verdict in Case File No. 001/18-07-2007-ECCC/TC concerning the Accused, KAING Guek Eav alias Duch, will be pronounced on Monday 26 July 2010 in the main courtroom of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC). The time of commencement of the hearing will be communicated in due course.

Philippe Greciano appointed as Co-Lawyer for Khieu Samphan

Mr. Philippe Gréciano has been appointed as International Co-Lawyer for Mr. Khieu Samphan. He will be working together with Mr. Jacques Verges and Mr. Sa Sovan in the defence team of Mr. Khieu Samphan.Mr. Gréciano is a university professor and a member of the Paris Bar Association. He has more than 15 years experience, and has been involved in seven cases related to genocide and crimes against humanity in Rwanda before courts in France and Germany and before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.

Pre-Trial Chamber dismissed appeals from Ieng Sary, Khieu Samphan and Ieng Thirith against extension of provisional detention

In three decisions rendered on 30 April 2010, the Pre-Trial Chamber of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) dismissed appeals lodged by the charged persons Ieng Sary, Khieu Samphan and Ieng Thirith against three orders extending the periods of their respective provisional detention. 

UN Under-Secretary-General Patricia O'Brien visited ECCC

The United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs, Ms. Patricia O'Brien has visited the ECCC his week and held meetings with both national and international officials of the Court. On a town hall meeting with all ECCC staff on 21 April 2010, Ms. O'Brien commended the the Court for its progress. - The fact that the trial in Case 1 has been successfully completed, and judgment expected in the coming months, is already a success story for the ECCC. It is a great tribute to all of you working here in the Court, to the determination of the Government and people of Cambodia, and to the strength of the partnership with the United Nations, Ms. O Brien said. Under-Secretary-General O'Brien flanked by Acting Director Tony Kranh (left) and Deputy Director Knut Rosandhaug (right).

Approved ECCC Budget 2010-2011

The approved budget for the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) for 2010 and 2011 has been released and is now available on the ECCC website.

30 years searching for answers: Missing relatives found at S-21

Every Tuesday and Thursday, the Public Affairs Section of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) brings a group of 300 villagers from the Cambodian countryside to visit the ECCC and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum.

7,000 students and teachers briefed about the ECCC

More than 7,000 students and teachers at Bak Touk high school in Phnom Penh were briefed by officials from the ECCC on 1 March 2010. The visit was part of a nationwide outreach program where court officials visit villages and schools all over Cambodia. The main goal with the outreach program is to increase awareness and understanding of the ECCC among regular Cambodians.   

Co-Investigating Judges set deadline for supplementary information from Case 002 Civil Party Applicants

In respect of Civil party applicants in Case 002 who have filed applications with the Victims Support Section up to the deadline of 29 January 2009, the Co-Investigating Judges of the ECCC have decided to accept supplementary information from those applicants if they wish to supply it.

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