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Cambodian Genocide Photograph Collection

Large collection of images taken both at the time of the genocide as well as after. Use with caution as some images are graphic and may not be appropriate to use in classrooms.

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.

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.

Propaganda

17 April 1975 - Khmer Rouge fighters celebrate as they enter Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia (AFP)

17 April 1975 - Khmer Rouge fighters celebrate as they enter Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia (AFP)

Remembrance

Choeung Ek Cambodian Genocide memorial.

Choeung Ek Cambodian Genocide memorial.

Survival

26th April 2018 - Bou Meng presenting the book about him (written by Huy Vannak) and DVD inside Tuol Sleng

26th April 2018 - Bou Meng presenting the book about him (written by Huy Vannak) and DVD inside Tuol Sleng

About this Resource:

Type(s) of Resources: 
  • Curriculum Guides
  • Informational
  • Primary Source(s): 
  • Photographs
  • Grade Level(s): 
  • 9-12
  • Audience(s): 
  • Community Member
  • Teacher
  • Discipline(s): 
  • Social Studies