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Killing Fields

# killing-fields - Thursday 13 September, 2012

Cambodia genocide defendant ruled unfit for trial

Ieng Thirith, the notorious regime’s highest ranking woman, had been charged with crimes against humanity, genocide, homicide, torture and religious persecution.

# killing-fields - Monday 21 November, 2011

Khmer Rouge genocide trial begins

The three top Khmer Rouge leaders accused of orchestrating Cambodia’s ‘killing fields’ went on trial today before a UN-backed tribunal. The defendants are in their 80s and charges include crimes against humanity.

# killing-fields - Monday 27 June, 2011

Khmer Rouge: A timeline

An estimated 1.7 million people died under the brutal regime of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia in the seventies.

“Killing fields” trial opens in Cambodia

The trial represents the last chance to bring the Khmer Rouge leadership to justice.