Accessibility links

Breaking News

Khmer Rouge Torturer Jailed For 35 Years


Comrade Duch, the former head of the Khmer Rouge's notorious torture and execution prison, was sentenced on July 26 to 35 years in jail at the UN-backed war crimes tribunal.

Kaing Guek Eav, also known as Duch, headed Toul Sleng, a top secret detention center for the worst "enemies" of the state.

More than 16,000 people passed through its gates before they were killed.

compiled from agency reports

RFE/RL has been declared an "undesirable organization" by the Russian government.

If you are in Russia or the Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine and hold a Russian passport or are a stateless person residing permanently in Russia or the Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine, please note that you could face fines or imprisonment for sharing, liking, commenting on, or saving our content, or for contacting us.

To find out more, click here.

XS
SM
MD
LG