Archive for November 2009

“Duch on Trial” program and TV for development

The East West Center of Berkeley is co-producing a weekly television show in Cambodia “Duch on Trial” — a show that recaps and explains the week’s events in the ECCC.  This show is averaging 5million viewers each week, meaning that 1 in 5 Cambodians sees this show.  This is encouraging, especially in light of the [...]

Berkeley Human Rights Center Report: Cambodia

http://hrc.berkeley.edu/cambodia.html
The UC Berkeley Human Rights Center conducted a population-based survey last year of Cambodians to assess public awareness and attitudes towards the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC, http://www.eccc.gov.kh/), the join national/international tribunal trying accused Khmer Rouge  war criminals.
The survey finds, among other conclusions, that the ECCC should “Greatly expand and improve the [...]