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Khmer Rouge

Cambodia marks Unesco recognition of Khmer Rouge sites as places of 'peace and reflection'

A tourist visits the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum after the site was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List on July 11, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, July 12, 2025. REUTERS/Chantha Lach
A tourist visits the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum after the site was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List on July 11, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, July 12, 2025. REUTERS/Chantha Lach

Cambodia genocide survivors ‘thrilled’ at new Unesco status

The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum - a former high school-turned-prison, was one of three locations in Cambodia that gained Unesco recognition on July 11.
The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum - a former high school-turned-prison, was one of three locations in Cambodia that gained Unesco recognition on July 11.

Postcard from Phnom Penh: Tuol Sleng a reminder of Cambodia’s painful past

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Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum on May 5, 2023.
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum is the memorial site of the S-21 interrogation and detention center of the Khmer Rouge regime.
Located in the heart of Phnom Penh, it preserves evidence of a tragic period in Cambodian history with the aim of encouraging visitors to be messengers of peace.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
ST20230505-202304593029-Lim Yaohui-pixseagames/
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum on May 5, 2023.
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum is the memorial site of the S-21 interrogation and detention center of the Khmer Rouge regime.
Located in the heart of Phnom Penh, it preserves evidence of a tragic period in Cambodian history with the aim of encouraging visitors to be messengers of peace.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Ex-Khmer Rouge leader in bid to overturn conviction

Former Khmer Rouge leader Khieu Samphan during his appeal hearing in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, yesterday. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
Former Khmer Rouge leader Khieu Samphan during his appeal hearing in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, yesterday. PHOTO: EPA-EFE

Ex-Khmer Rouge leader seeks overturning of Cambodia genocide conviction

Top Khmer Rouge leader appeals against conviction

Khieu Samphan was given a life sentence over the genocide in Cambodia over 40 years ago. PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
Khieu Samphan was given a life sentence over the genocide in Cambodia over 40 years ago. PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

It Changed My Life: He starved, suffered and nearly died, but never lost hope

Mr Veng (third from left) with friends at the Khao-I-Dang refugee camp in Thailand in a picture taken in 1980. Mr Veng and his family managed to escape to the camp from Cambodia, which he says "was a miracle". Mr Veng Sereyvuth (left) served as Cambo
Mr Veng (third from left) with friends at the Khao-I-Dang refugee camp in Thailand in a picture taken in 1980. Mr Veng and his family managed to escape to the camp from Cambodia, which he says "was a miracle". Mr Veng Sereyvuth (left) served as Cambo

Mourners pay final respects to Khmer Rouge 'Brother Number Two'

Khmer Rouge 'brother number two' Nuon Chea dies: Cambodia court

Cambodia marks genocide atrocities with Day of Remembrance

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.