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ECCC releases full text of Khmer Rouge leader appeal judgment
April 9, 2012 by Jamie Davis
The Supreme Court Chamber of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) on Monday released the full text of its appeals judgment in the case of Kaing Guek Eav, also known as "Duch." Case 001,, which was the first case before the ECCC, was originally decided by the Supreme Court.... [more]

Ex-Khmer Rouge leader sentenced to life
February 3, 2012 by Sung Un Kim
The Supreme Court Chamber of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) on Friday sentenced Kaing Guek Eav, also known as "Duch," to life imprisonment for crimes against humanity and violation of the 1949 Geneva Conventions. In a supermajority decision, the Supreme Court Chamber....... [more]

ECCC indicted Khmer Rouge prison chief [this day at law]
August 12, 2011 by Dwyer Arce
On August 12, 2008, the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) issued a closing order to officially indict former Khmer Rouge prison chief Kaing Guek Eav, also known as Duch, on charges of crimes against humanity and violations of the Geneva Conventions. Kaing is the first suspect.... [more]

Ex-Khmer Rouge leader hires new counsel ahead of appeal
August 6, 2010 by Daniel Richey
Former Khmer Rouge official Kaing Guek Eav, also known as "Duch," has hired Cambodian lawyer Kang Ritheary to replace his previous lawyer, according to documents released by the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) Friday. Kaing fired his international co-counsel, Maitre Roux,.... [more]

Ex-Khmer Rouge leader to appeal conviction
July 27, 2010 by Dwyer Arce
A spokesperson for the Extraordinary Chambers in the Court of Cambodia (ECCC) confirmed Tuesday that former Khmer Rouge official Kaing Guek Eav, also known as "Duch," intends to appeal his conviction. Kaing's lawyer informed the court of the appeal shortly after Monday's verdict, without stating.... [more]

Ex-Khmer Rouge leader fires international lawyer while awaiting vedict
July 9, 2010 by Hillary Stemple
The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) announced Friday that former Khmer Rouge leader Kaing Guek Eav, more commonly known as "Duch," has fired his international lawyer, just weeks before the court is expected to render a judgment in the case. Kaing cited a lack of confidence.... [more]

Ex-Khmer Rouge leader asks for acquittal at close of trial
November 28, 2009 by Amelia Mathias
Accused former Khmer Rouge leader Kaing Guek Eav, more commonly known as Duch, unexpectedly asked to be released at the close of his trial on Friday. His request before the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) was a complete departure from his previous conduct, as he....... [more]

Cambodia genocide tribunal expects early 2010 verdict for ex-Khmer Rouge official
August 21, 2009 by Benjamin Hackman
A verdict is expected by early 2010 in the trial of former Khmer Rouge official Kaing Guek Eav, a spokesperson for the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) confirmed to JURIST Thursday. Kaing, also known as Duch, is the first senior official of the Khmer Rouge, the co....... [more]

Duch unlawful detention ruling [ECCC] [document]
June 15, 2009 by Ingrid Burke
Kingdom of Cambodia v. Kaing Guek Eav, Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, June 15, 2009. Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here.Cambodia v KGE....... [more]

Cambodia genocide court rules ex-Khmer Rouge official detained unlawfully
June 15, 2009 by Tere Miller-Sporrer
The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) ruled Monday that former Khmer Rogue leader Kaing Guek Eav, also known as Duch, has been detained unlawfully for the past 10 years, but denied a defense request for his release. The defense had requested the release for the dur....... [more]



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