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| Chum Mey (L) and Theary Seng (R) |
Washington, DC Friday, 28 January 2011
“I under [the defendants] are already old, and that’s why I’m pushing the court to do whatever, since they are still alive.”
Two prominent civil party participants at the Khmer Rouge tribunals say the more complainants allowed by the Trial Chamber, the more justice and reconciliation the trials will bring.
Seng Theary, a US-Cambodian lawyer, and Chhum Mey, a survivor of the Tuol Sleng torture center, told “Hello VOA” on Thursday that victim participation is an important aspect of the tribunal.
“Hearing information, seeking truth, that’s totally important for the next generation,” Seng Theary said.
“I wish to appeal that all [civil complainants] cooperate with their lawyers and say, ‘I want to participate,’” Seng Theary said.
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Seng Theary, a US-Cambodian lawyer, and Chhum Mey, a survivor of the Tuol Sleng torture center, told “Hello VOA” on Thursday that victim participation is an important aspect of the tribunal.
“Hearing information, seeking truth, that’s totally important for the next generation,” Seng Theary said.
“I wish to appeal that all [civil complainants] cooperate with their lawyers and say, ‘I want to participate,’” Seng Theary said.
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