Witnesses tell of Cham revolts

[geovalin]

Ethan Harfenist

The Khmer Rouge tribunal yesterday continued hearing evidence on charges of genocide related to the persecution of the Cham Muslim community during the Pol Pot regime, as witness It Sen wrapped up his testimony and civil party Sos Ponyamin took the stand.

Part of the ongoing Case 002/02 against former Khmer Rouge leaders Khieu Samphan and Nuon Chea, both testimonies discussed separate Cham uprisings in Koh Phal and Svay Khleang and subsequent atrocities suffered by the ethnic minority in Kampong Cham province as the Khmer Rouge solidified its control of the area in its early years.

Although Sen wasn’t involved in the rebellion directly, he relayed information he had heard from his in-laws about an uprising in Koh Phal, an island in Kroch Chhmar district. He confirmed that he had heard Chams had “chopped” some cadres to death.

read more: http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/witnesses-tell-cham-revolts

[DogNo1]

Aah, another ethnic conflict. Why doesn't diversity (multi-ethnicity) seem to work anywhere?