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Cambodia war crimes court issues first genocide charges

By Bernard Hibbitts (editor) and University of Pittsburgh School of Law students.

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[JURIST] The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) on Wednesday issued its first genocide charges against two former Khmer Rouge leaders. Former deputy leader and chief ideologist Nuon Chea and foreign minister Ieng Sary were charged with genocide in connection with crimes allegedly committed against Vietnamese people and ethnic Cham Muslims. The charges, issued by co-investigating judges in Case 002, have been brought by victims of the regime who participate as civil parties in the official criminal proceedings. Both defendants have already been charged with breaches of the Geneva Convention and crimes against humanity. Earlier this month, the ECCC rejected a request by Ieng Sary's lawyers to examine two international judges for bias. Last month, the court heard final arguments in its first trial, that of Kaing Guek Eav. Kaing was the first of eight ex-Khmer Rouge officials expected to be tried before the ECCC. A verdict is expected in March.

Full post as published by JURIST - The Paper Chase on December 16, 2009 (boomark / email).