Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia - ECCC

Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia - ECCC ECCC ended judicial proceedings in 2022
Residual functions since 2023
Resource Centre in Phnom Penh
(1)

[The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC), also known as the Khmer Rouge Tribunal, is a special Cambodian court which receives international assistance through the United Nations Assistance to the Khmer Rouge Trials (UNAKRT). The ECCC has jurisdiction to bring to trial senior leaders of Democratic Kampuchea and those who were most responsible for the crimes and serious violation

s of Cambodian penal law, international humanitarian law and custom that were committed during the period from 17 April 1975 to 6 January 1979.]

Following the completion of judicial proceedings, the ECCC began its residual functions in January 2023 for an initial period of three years. The Resource Centre, inaugurated in September 2023, is the centerpiece of the ECCC’s legacy and public access point for information. It responds to the need to carry out broad outreach and educational work related to the trial process, to open the archives to the public, and to monitor the implementation of projects that have been awarded to the Civil Parties and victims of the Khmer Rouge regime. More info 👉 http://www.eccc.gov.kh/en
page in Khmer 🇰🇭 http://www.facebook.com/krtribunal2
Telegram 📢 https://t.me/theECCC
Tiktok + IG 🎬 https://www.tiktok.com// + https://www.instagram.com/krtribunal/

**Comments and feedback are welcome on this page. However, we ask that you avoid using offensive or inappropriate language. This is not a forum to discuss the general history of the Khmer Rouge/Democratic Kampuchea. ECCC reserves the right to remove any message that violates these terms.**

On the afternoon of 21 August 2026, the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) Resource Centre organize...
21/08/2026

On the afternoon of 21 August 2026, the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) Resource Centre organized an ECCC Law Talk under the theme, “The Right to Recognition and Protection of Rights: Transformative Reparations for Ethnic Minorities and Indigenous Peoples at the ECCC.”

The discussion featured a presentation by Ms. Gia Mukherjee, a Master of Public Policy student at Stanford University, United States, who is currently undertaking a research internship at the ECCC Resource Centre, together with ECCC Legal Officer Mr. Snguon Sothearith.

A total of 50 participants and attendees joined the session to listen to the presentations, exchange views, and raise questions related to the topic.

The discussion was lively and explored in depth the reparations claims in Case 002/02, the experiences of ethnic minority and Indigenous communities, including Khmer Krom, Cham, Vietnamese, and Jarai communities, as well as the role of international criminal justice in addressing continuing challenges related to nationality and discrimination.

The ECCC Resource Centre would like to express its sincere appreciation to Ms. Gia Mukherjee for sharing her valuable knowledge and research findings, and to all participants and attendees for their active engagement in the discussion.

Please stay tuned for upcoming ECCC Law Talks and other educational events!

21/08/2026

In this session, the discussion examines how the ECCC addressed reparations claims brought by ethnic Vietnamese Civil Parties in Case 002/02, including the unprecedented request for recognition of Cambodian nationality within the framework of collective and moral reparations. The presentation also explores the lived experiences of other ethnic and Indigenous minority communities in Cambodia—such as the Khmer Krom, Cham, and Jarai—while evaluating whether court-endorsed reparations have brought meaningful change to continuing challenges surrounding statelessness, discrimination, and political marginalization. Ultimately, this talk reflects on whether reparations in international criminal justice can truly be transformative when harms extend well beyond the courtroom.

We invite everyone watching to actively participate by dropping your thoughts, comments, and questions for the speaker in the comment section below for our live Q&A discussion.

HAPPENING NOW: ECCC LAW TALK (LIVE)

:49

📘 ECCC and Phnom Penh International University Cooperate to Expand Legal Research and Learning Opportunities for Student...
20/08/2026

📘 ECCC and Phnom Penh International University Cooperate to Expand Legal Research and Learning Opportunities for Students
On the afternoon of 20 August 2026, the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) and Phnom Penh International University (PPIU) held a signing ceremony for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the ECCC Resource Centre. The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation and promote the sharing of knowledge, legal expertise, research experience, and practical lessons from the ECCC with PPIU students.
The signing ceremony was presided over by H.E. Hem Kranh Tony, Secretary of State of the Office of the Council of Ministers and Acting Director of Administration of the ECCC, and H.E. Dr. Tep Kolap, Rector of Phnom Penh International University, with the participation of officials from both the ECCC and PPIU.
Under the MoU, the ECCC will share its knowledge and practical experience with PPIU students through various activities, including training programmes, workshops, discussion forums, moot court activities, study visits, and internships. The cooperation also includes the exchange of resources and collaboration between the libraries of the two institutions to further support students’ learning and research.

Questions from Youth, Answers from the Past: Around 200 Students Join an Intergenerational Dialogue at the ECCC Resource...
20/08/2026

Questions from Youth, Answers from the Past: Around 200 Students Join an Intergenerational Dialogue at the ECCC Resource Center

What can younger generations learn from the past? This question became a key focus of an intergenerational dialogue as around 200 students from Souk An Toulab High School in Kiri Vong District, Takeo Province, visited the ECCC Resource Center and participated in an educational visit and dialogue on the morning of August 20, 2026.

During the study visit, the students also participated in an intergenerational dialogue, where they had the opportunity to speak directly with two Civil Parties, Ms. Oe Phorn from Phnom Penh Village, Phnom Penh Commune, Sithor Kandal District, Prey Veng Province, and Ms. Khat Sat from Trang Loun Village, Krang Svay Commune, Peam Ro District, Prey Veng Province. The two Civil Parties shared their life stories, hardships, losses, and experiences during the Khmer Rouge regime, as well as their journeys in seeking truth and justice.

During the dialogue, Ms. Oe Phorn said: “You, the younger generation, must remember the past in order to learn from its lessons, and work together to preserve peace so that such atrocities will never happen again.” Her words highlighted the importance of passing on the experiences of those who lived through the past to younger generations.

Through direct conversations, the students asked questions and exchanged perspectives with the Civil Parties, helping them understand that history is not merely something found in textbooks, but is made up of real human stories that should be remembered and learned from.

1 days left! 🎉 Don’t miss your chance to join our law talk! Don’t forget to register—spots are limited, so secure your p...
20/08/2026

1 days left! 🎉 Don’t miss your chance to join our law talk! Don’t forget to register—spots are limited, so secure your place now!
ECCC is pleased to invite students, researchers, legal professionals, and members of the public to an upcoming ECCC Law Talk:
⚖️ “The Right to Have Rights”: Transformative Reparations for Ethnic and Indigenous Minorities at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia
📅 Friday, 21 August 2026
🕤 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🎤 Speaker: Gia Mukherjee
This presentation will examine how the ECCC addressed reparations claims brought by ethnic Vietnamese Civil Parties in Case 002/02, including the unprecedented request for recognition of Cambodian nationality within the Court’s framework of “collective and moral reparations.”

The discussion will also consider the experiences of other ethnic and Indigenous minority communities in Cambodia, including the Khmer Krom, Cham, and Jarai, and explore whether ECCC reparations have contributed to meaningful changes in addressing continuing challenges related to nationality, statelessness, discrimination, and political marginalization.

The presentation ultimately asks an important question: Can international criminal justice reparations be truly transformative when the harms experienced by affected communities continue beyond the courtroom?

👩‍⚖️ About the Speaker
Gia Mukherjee is a Master of Public Policy candidate at Stanford University, specializing in Comparative Legal and Regulatory Interventions. She currently works at the ECCC as a graduate intern and Junior Researcher with a research team from the Stanford Center for Human Rights and International Justice, contributing to the development of a modular Training of Trainers course on transitional justice for Cambodian law schools.

Join us for an important conversation on reparations, minority rights, transitional justice, and the continuing legacy of the ECCC.

Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S8JQkigjRwZocPj63qtw33KfVTyBwZj-Rm8_A8B1KXk/edit

H.E. Kranh Tony Leads ECCC Delegation to Attend the Seven-Day Memorial Ceremony for the Late Mr. Bou MengOn the afternoo...
19/08/2026

H.E. Kranh Tony Leads ECCC Delegation to Attend the Seven-Day Memorial Ceremony for the Late Mr. Bou Meng
On the afternoon of Wednesday, 19 August 2026, H.E. Kranh Tony, Secretary of State of the Office of the Council of Ministers and Acting Director of Administration of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC), led an ECCC delegation to attend the seven-day memorial ceremony for the late Mr. Bou Meng, a survivor of Security Centre S-21. The ceremony was held in Thommotrai Village, Phsar Daek Commune, Ponhea Lueu District, Kandal Province.
During this solemn occasion, H.E. Kranh Tony and the ECCC delegation expressed their profound condolences over this great loss. H.E. Kranh Tony stated that the passing of Mr. Bou Meng represents the loss of an important historical witness to the grave crimes committed during the brutal Khmer Rouge regime, particularly the history and tragedy associated with the former S-21 Security Centre, also known as Tuol Sleng Prison.
H.E. Kranh Tony also highlighted Mr. Bou Meng’s significant contributions as a Civil Party in Cases 001 and 002 before the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia. Mr. Bou Meng’s participation contributed greatly to the pursuit of justice, the establishment of the truth about crimes committed during the Khmer Rouge regime, and the preservation of invaluable historical testimony for future generations.
Mr. Bou Meng was one of the seven known survivors of S-21, having survived because of his skills as an artist. For many decades, he lived with the profound psychological trauma caused by his experiences and made an important contribution to the search for truth and justice for victims by providing testimony before the ECCC.
In Case 001, he testified in proceedings against Kaing Guek Eav, alias Duch, the former Chairman of S-21, and he also participated in Case 002 concerning former senior leaders of Democratic Kampuchea.
Mr. Bou Meng passed away on Friday, 14 August 2026, at 11:00 p.m., at the age of 85 due to illness associated with old age.

On the morning of Wednesday, 19 August 2026, a group of 200 teachers and students from Kanhchriech District, Prey Veng P...
19/08/2026

On the morning of Wednesday, 19 August 2026, a group of 200 teachers and students from Kanhchriech District, Prey Veng Province, visited the ECCC Resource Centre to deepen their understanding of the history of the Khmer Rouge regime and the important role of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) in seeking justice for victims of crimes committed during the Democratic Kampuchea regime.

During the study visit, the students attended presentations on the history of the Khmer Rouge regime and the achievements of the ECCC judicial proceedings. They also toured various facilities and explored educational resources available at the ECCC Resource Centre.

In addition, the students participated in an Intergenerational Dialogue with Ms. Srey Sok and Ms. Chin Kimleang, Civil Parties from Chhouk District, Kampot Province. During the dialogue, the two Civil Parties shared their personal experiences of suffering under the Khmer Rouge regime, including forced displacement, separation from family members, forced labour under harsh conditions, and deprivation of educational opportunities.

The students actively participated by asking a number of questions about their experiences, including: What kinds of hardships did you experience during the Democratic Kampuchea regime? and Is it true that educated people were targeted and killed during that period?

Following the completion of its judicial proceedings, the ECCC continues to promote public awareness, particularly among young people, of history, remembrance, and justice through education, research, study visits, and intergenerational dialogue. These activities aim to ensure that lessons from the past serve as a foundation for building a society based on peace, respect for human rights, and the prevention of such atrocities from ever occurring again.

2 days left! 🎉 Don’t miss your chance to join our law talk! Don’t forget to register—spots are limited, so secure your p...
19/08/2026

2 days left! 🎉 Don’t miss your chance to join our law talk! Don’t forget to register—spots are limited, so secure your place now!
ECCC is pleased to invite students, researchers, legal professionals, and members of the public to an upcoming ECCC Law Talk:
⚖️ “The Right to Have Rights”: Transformative Reparations for Ethnic and Indigenous Minorities at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia
📅 Friday, 21 August 2026
🕤 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🎤 Speaker: Gia Mukherjee
This presentation will examine how the ECCC addressed reparations claims brought by ethnic Vietnamese Civil Parties in Case 002/02, including the unprecedented request for recognition of Cambodian nationality within the Court’s framework of “collective and moral reparations.”

The discussion will also consider the experiences of other ethnic and Indigenous minority communities in Cambodia, including the Khmer Krom, Cham, and Jarai, and explore whether ECCC reparations have contributed to meaningful changes in addressing continuing challenges related to nationality, statelessness, discrimination, and political marginalization.

The presentation ultimately asks an important question: Can international criminal justice reparations be truly transformative when the harms experienced by affected communities continue beyond the courtroom?

👩‍⚖️ About the Speaker
Gia Mukherjee is a Master of Public Policy candidate at Stanford University, specializing in Comparative Legal and Regulatory Interventions. She currently works at the ECCC as a graduate intern and Junior Researcher with a research team from the Stanford Center for Human Rights and International Justice, contributing to the development of a modular Training of Trainers course on transitional justice for Cambodian law schools.

Join us for an important conversation on reparations, minority rights, transitional justice, and the continuing legacy of the ECCC.

Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S8JQkigjRwZocPj63qtw33KfVTyBwZj-Rm8_A8B1KXk/edit

3 days left! 🎉 Don’t miss your chance to join our law talk! Don’t forget to register—spots are limited, so secure your p...
18/08/2026

3 days left! 🎉 Don’t miss your chance to join our law talk! Don’t forget to register—spots are limited, so secure your place now!
ECCC is pleased to invite students, researchers, legal professionals, and members of the public to an upcoming ECCC Law Talk:
⚖️ “The Right to Have Rights”: Transformative Reparations for Ethnic and Indigenous Minorities at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia
📅 Friday, 21 August 2026
🕤 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🎤 Speaker: Gia Mukherjee
This presentation will examine how the ECCC addressed reparations claims brought by ethnic Vietnamese Civil Parties in Case 002/02, including the unprecedented request for recognition of Cambodian nationality within the Court’s framework of “collective and moral reparations.”

The discussion will also consider the experiences of other ethnic and Indigenous minority communities in Cambodia, including the Khmer Krom, Cham, and Jarai, and explore whether ECCC reparations have contributed to meaningful changes in addressing continuing challenges related to nationality, statelessness, discrimination, and political marginalization.

The presentation ultimately asks an important question: Can international criminal justice reparations be truly transformative when the harms experienced by affected communities continue beyond the courtroom?

👩‍⚖️ About the Speaker
Gia Mukherjee is a Master of Public Policy candidate at Stanford University, specializing in Comparative Legal and Regulatory Interventions. She currently works at the ECCC as a graduate intern and Junior Researcher with a research team from the Stanford Center for Human Rights and International Justice, contributing to the development of a modular Training of Trainers course on transitional justice for Cambodian law schools.

Join us for an important conversation on reparations, minority rights, transitional justice, and the continuing legacy of the ECCC.

Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S8JQkigjRwZocPj63qtw33KfVTyBwZj-Rm8_A8B1KXk/edit

17/08/2026

Bou Meng, an artist, Khmer Rouge Tribunal witness and survivor of the genocidal regime’s S-21 Prison, died on August 14 at the age of 85.
https://kiripo.st/hayQQs

Address

Building 40, Russian Federation Boulevard (110), Mittapheap
Phnom Penh
120444

Telephone

+85523861500

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia - ECCC posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia - ECCC:

Shortcuts

Share

Category