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Cambodian Genocide Overview

This site provides an in-depth look at the Cambodian Genocide.  It includes maps, photographs, first-person accounts, etc.

 

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Cambodian Genocide

The S-21 (Tuol Sleng) 'Security Prison' was a torture and execution center used by the Khmer Rouge during the Cambodian genocide of 1976-1979. This mother and baby were among the victims.

The S-21 (Tuol Sleng) "Security Prison" was a torture and execution center used by the Khmer Rouge during the Cambodian genocide of 1976-1979. This mother and baby were among the victims.

Human Rights

A photograph depicted Khmer Rouge victims at Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, September 22, 2016.

A photograph depicted Khmer Rouge victims at Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, September 22, 2016.

International Response

Bou Meng giving testimony before the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia on 1 July 2009. Meng is the third survivor from Khmer Rouge prison S-21 who have testified in the trial against Kaing Guek Eav alias Duch.

Bou Meng giving testimony before the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia on 1 July 2009. Meng is the third survivor from Khmer Rouge prison S-21 who have testified in the trial against Kaing Guek Eav alias Duch.

Remembrance

Choeung Ek Cambodian Genocide memorial.

Choeung Ek Cambodian Genocide memorial.

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