Cambodia: Khmer Rouge trial verdict a crucial step towards justice

Headline Title: Cambodia: Khmer Rouge trial verdict a crucial step towards justice 07 August 2014 Today’s decision convicting two of Cambodia’s most senior former Khmer Rouge officials for crimes against humanity at the country’s UN-backed Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) is an important step towards justice, Amnesty International said.Amnesty International’s Deputy Asia-Pacific Director Rupert Abbott said: “This long-awaited ruling is an important step towards justice for the victims of the Khmer Rouge period and highlights the importance of addressing impunity.”“But…

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