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USHMM: Cambodia 1975-1979

Great place for educators to start! USHMM section regarding the Cambodian genocide. It provides background information as well as further information about the violence and aftermath of the genocide.

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.

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.