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Prosecutor wants 5 more Khmer Rouge investigated

A prosecutor at Cambodia's Khmer Rouge tribunal has formally recommended that five more suspects be investigated for crimes against humanity and other offenses, setting the legal body on a collision course with the country's powerful prime minister.

Cambodian PM opposes more Khmer Rouge arrests

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen renewed his criticism of the country's U.N.-backed Khmer Rouge tribunal Monday, warning that arresting more suspects could spark civil war.

Judge: Cambodian genocide court faces funds crunch

Funding for some operations of Cambodia's genocide tribunal, already tarnished by corruption allegations, may dry up by the end of the month and cause local staff to walk out, a judge said Monday.

Cambodia urges unity among poor nations on trade

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said Wednesday poor countries like his must continue speaking with one voice in the Doha round of global trade talks to ensure their competitiveness with developed countries.

Cambodia eyes nuclear plant for electricity

Impoverished Cambodia hopes to build a nuclear power plant to meet its future energy needs and help offset its dependence on imported oil, Prime Minister Hun Sen announced Friday during the first meeting of his new Cabinet.

EU monitor says Cambodian election is biased

Last weekend's Cambodian national elections failed to meet international standards because of biases in favor of the country's ruling party, the European Union said Tuesday.

Cambodia opens election campaign

Cambodia's political parties kicked off campaigning Thursday for next month's general election, which is almost certain to see the return to power of Asia's longest-serving leader, Prime Minister Hun Sen.

Cambodia PM Bans 3G Mobile Phone Service

Heeding a request from his wife, Prime Minister Hun Sen on Friday banned the latest generation of mobile phone services in Cambodia to curb the dissemination of pornography.

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Khmer Rouge genocide trial close to collapse as judges dispute rules
Source: Guardian Unlimited

Diplomats say government hampering tribunal for fear of embarrassing revelations.

Bad Year for the KR Tribunal
Source: phnompenhpost.com

"From minor setbacks to hints of the court's collapse--differing interpretations of events abound."

The Guardians of Hell: Cambodia Prepares for Khmer Rouge Tribunal - International - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News
Source: SPIEGEL ONLINE

A useful reminder of the Cambodian genocide which this year should finally also be examined by a court - provided all political obstacles can be overcome.

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