DPA
Phnom Penh - The prosecution at Cambodia's war crimes tribunal called Tuesday for judges to hand down a lengthy jail term to Comrade Duch, the former commander of the Khmer Rouge's most notorious prison. Co-prosecutor Chea Leang said the evidence showed that Duch, whose real name is Kaing Guek Eav, was guilty of a series of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
"The crimes are of such extreme seriousness and afflicted so many people that it is inconceivable that anything other than a lengthy prison sentence be imposed on him," she said.
Sentencing in Duch's trial is due to take place early next year. There is no death penalty in Cambodia, and he faces a maximum penalty of life in prison.
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