Donors still backing Khmer Rouge tribunal

In the wake of revelations that controversial Khmer Rouge tribunal cases could be closed as soon as the end of June, effectively bringing an end to the process of accounting for atrocities, foreign donors have reaffirmed their continued support and hopes for the court’s success.

Last week The Post revealed a confidential document in which investigating judges proposed a permanent “stay of proceedings” on Case 003, against alleged former Naval Commander Meas Muth, as well as on Case 004 against Yim Tith and Case 004/02 against Ao An.

“Lack of funding” was the “sole reason” for the proposed halt to proceedings, according to the investigating judges. But one court observer called that a “saving face excuse” for the thinly veiled influence of the Cambodian government, which has indicated the process of investigating Khmer Rouge crimes has gone on long enough.

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