The government denied the archive's existence all these years. But when they had the chance, they didn't destroy it? -Youk Chhang

 

The government denied the archive's existence all these years. But when they had the chance, they didn't destroy it?


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With the Khmer Rouge tribunal, [Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD] is an important issue to be addressed, and TPO is one of the few NGO's that can take care of this.

Youk Chhang
294

It is commercializing the memories. Memories cannot be sold, cannot be contracted.

Youk Chhang
246
Propaganda doesn't serve the truth. Cambodians and foreigners should be educated about the tragic past but publicity like this is not necessary. Scientific explanation does more to help people understand. -Youk Chhang
237

Some people want a perfect trial.

Youk Chhang
221

They knew there would be a strong reaction. They were aware of the sensitivity.

Youk Chhang
189
The government denied the archive's existence all these years, ... But when they had the chance, they didn't destroy it? -Youk Chhang
176

If the court can bring this (the Khmer Rouge) case to justice it will prove it can work. We won't be able to tell if the court works or not until we test it.

Youk Chhang
132