Recent Developments at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia: December 2010

In recent months, the credibility of the Extraordinary Chambers of the Courts in Cambodia (ECCC) has been directly challenged by a Cambodian government determined to politically terminate Cases 003/004—against five unnamed suspects referred for investigation by the international prosecution in September of 2009. To date, the United Nations and international donors have failed to respond.

This report on the Khmer Rouge Tribunal examines political interference, the closing order in the 002 Case, the Pre-Trial Chamber's ruling on witness testimony in the 002 Case, the Independent Counsellor's report, new reparation rules, and fundraising. It also provides updates on the status of the Duch Case and 003/004 Cases, as well as personnel changes and plans for the court's completion.