Khmer Rouge

After 40 Years, Broadcaster Brings Cambodian Story to a Close

In new radio documentary, Greg Barron explores experiences of Cambodians who fled Pol Pot, decades after they, and he, spent time in Thai refugee camps.

American Journalist Recalled Cambodian Refugees Escaping War in 1979

During his two weeks visiting several refugee camps in Thailand and Cambodia, Barron witnessed a “horrifying” experience of Cambodian people –many looked as skinny as skeleton and suffered severe coughing from lung disease –who sought refuges in the first world countries.

Cataloger of Khmer Rouge Crimes Wins Prestigious Human Rights Award

Youk Chhang founded DC-Cam and has led the organization since 1995, creating a national genocide education program.

U.S. to Give $6 Million to Genocide Research Group

Launched in 1995, DC-Cam has become a well-respected voice for Khmer Rouge victims and survivors.

Too Many Tourists a Concern in Cambodian ‘Killing Fields’

Spike in numbers raising concerns commercialism compromising efforts to preserve memorials for 2 million victims of Khmer Rouge regime.

Khmer Rouge Court Reparation Plan Sparks Criticism

In a statement, the court said that victims and civil parties in the case would receive reparations in the form of project funding at the request of the Cambodian government.

As Cadre's War Crimes Charges Dropped, Doubts Cast over Cambodian Justice

The co-investigating judges last week dropped the case against Chaem, determining that her case did not fall within the court’s jurisdiction as she was neither a senior leader of the regime nor one of the most responsible for its crimes.

Khmer Rouge Court Throws Out Case Against Im Chaem, Prompting Criticism

The international prosecutor, however, contended that she had played a key role in criminal acts that led to the deaths of thousands of Cambodians.

New Angelina Jolie Film on Khmer Rouge Puts Cambodia in Global Spotlight

The Khmer-language film, “First They Killed My Father”, had a cast and crew of some 3,500 Cambodians and was produced for Netflix and was filmed in Cambodia last year.

Khmer Rouge Cadre's War Crimes Charges Dismissed in Cambodia

The court found that Chaem did not fall under their jurisdiction because she was not a senior leader of the Khmer Rouge or one of the most responsible officials.

Photo Gallery: Cambodian World Premiere of ‘First They Killed My Father’