Cambodia Urges UN to Raise Money for Khmer Rouge Tribunal - 2004-11-08

The Cambodian government said it has done its part in the Khmer Rouge tribunal and is urging the United Nations to raise money for the tribunal.

In a statement Monday, the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged the UN to take up the funraising issue soon. The Cambodian government estimates the tribunal to cost around US $ 60 million dollars.

So far only a few countries said they will contribute money toward the tribunal.