Establishment of ECCC

United Nations Technical Assessment Mission, led by Mr Herrel, has a working visit to Phnom Penh. They meet with the Cambodian Task Force and relevant ministries, organizations and individuals. The mission is to gather information about costs and other pr

United Nations Technical Assessment Mission, led by Mr Herrel, has a working visit to Phnom Penh. They meet with the Cambodian Task Force and relevant ministries, organizations and individuals. The mission is to gather information about costs and other practicalities relating to the implementation of the Agreement.

Mr Karsten Herrel is appointed Coordinator for United Nations Assistance to the Khmer Rouge Trials (UNAKRT).

Mr Karsten Herrel is appointed Coordinator for United Nations Assistance to the Khmer Rouge Trials (UNAKRT).

United Kingdom offers funding to the Secretariat of the Task Force.

United Kingdom offers funding to the Secretariat of the Task Force.

Australia pledges AUD1.5 million for the Extraordinary Chambers in addition to AUD266,000 already provided in various forms of technical assistance related to the Khmer Rouge trials.

Australia pledges AUD1.5 million for the Extraordinary Chambers in addition to AUD266,000 already provided in various forms of technical assistance related to the Khmer Rouge trials.

RGC submits to National Assembly the Agreement between the United Nations and the Royal Government of Cambodia Concerning the Prosecution under Cambodian Law of Crimes Committed during the Period of Democratic Kampuchea.

RGC submits to National Assembly the Agreement between the United Nations and the Royal Government of Cambodia Concerning the Prosecution under Cambodian Law of Crimes Committed during the Period of Democratic Kampuchea.

Sweden offers funding to the Secretariat of the Task Force.

Sweden offers funding to the Secretariat of the Task Force.

The 85th Plenary Session of the 57th General Assembly adopts Resolution 57/228B approving the Draft Agreement and voluntary contributions.

The 85th Plenary Session of the 57th General Assembly adopts Resolution 57/228B approving the Draft Agreement and voluntary contributions.

Third Committee adopts resolution approving the Draft Agreement and stating that the United Nations should fund the Extraordinary Chambers by voluntary contributions.

Third Committee adopts resolution approving the Draft Agreement and stating that the United Nations should fund the Extraordinary Chambers by voluntary contributions.

Secretary-General issues a Report to the General Assembly (A/57/769), making some criticisms of the Draft Agreement. He estimates that the Extraordinary Chambers will cost over $19 million and proposes United Nations funding via assessed (not voluntary) c

Secretary-General issues a Report to the General Assembly (A/57/769), making some criticisms of the Draft Agreement. He estimates that the Extraordinary Chambers will cost over $19 million and proposes United Nations funding via assessed (not voluntary) contributions.

Council of Ministers of the Royal Government of Cambodia approves the Draft Agreement.

Council of Ministers of the Royal Government of Cambodia approves the Draft Agreement.

Draft Agreement initialled by Their Excellencies Hans Corell and Sok An.

Draft Agreement initialled by Their Excellencies Hans Corell and Sok An.

Fifth round of talks (in Phnom Penh) between the Royal Government of Cambodia's Task Force led by H.E. Sok An and the UN delegation, led by H.E. Hans Corell.

Fifth round of talks (in Phnom Penh) between the Royal Government of Cambodia's Task Force led by H.E. Sok An and the UN delegation, led by H.E. Hans Corell.

Meeting between their Excellencies Sok An and Kofi Annan.

Meeting between their Excellencies Sok An and Kofi Annan.

Meetings in New York between Cambodian and UN delegations, led by their Excellencies Sok An and Hans Corell.

Meetings in New York between Cambodian and UN delegations, led by their Excellencies Sok An and Hans Corell.

Kofi Annan invites Hun Sen to send representatives "to an exploratory meeting at United Nations headquarters in New York in order to prepare for the resumptions of negotiations".

Kofi Annan invites Hun Sen to send representatives "to an exploratory meeting at United Nations headquarters in New York in order to prepare for the resumptions of negotiations".

The General Assembly plenary meeting adopted Resolution 57/228 - 150 in favour, 0 against, with 30 abstentions (a margin of seven votes higher than when it was passed in the Third Committee).

The General Assembly plenary meeting adopted Resolution 57/228 - 150 in favour, 0 against, with 30 abstentions (a margin of seven votes higher than when it was passed in the Third Committee).

Draft resolution A/C.3/57/L.70 debated in the Third Committee. The resolution was then debated and adopted by a recorded vote of 123 in favour to 0 against, with 37 abstentions.

Draft resolution A/C.3/57/L.70 debated in the Third Committee. The resolution was then debated and adopted by a recorded vote of 123 in favour to 0 against, with 37 abstentions.

Japan and France sponsor and deposit a draft resolution (A/C.3/57/L.70) to give the Secretary-General his required mandate.

Japan and France sponsor and deposit a draft resolution (A/C.3/57/L.70) to give the Secretary-General his required mandate.

Second meeting of what is now called the Group of Interested States (27 countries) discusses options. Cambodian Permanent Representative spoke on Cambodian position. GIS decides to go ahead with special (ad hoc) resolution in Third Committee.

Second meeting of what is now called the Group of Interested States (27 countries) discusses options. Cambodian Permanent Representative spoke on Cambodian position. GIS decides to go ahead with special (ad hoc) resolution in Third Committee.

Meeting in New York, called by Japan and held at the Japanese Mission, attended by interested states, as follows: France, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, United States, EU, South Korea, Japan, Asean (Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Camb

Meeting in New York, called by Japan and held at the Japanese Mission, attended by interested states, as follows: France, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, United States, EU, South Korea, Japan, Asean (Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Cambodia). It was a preliminary meeting to exchange views as to what the international community can do to revive the negotiations.

Letter from Kofi Annan to Hun Sen, reported publicly in Noon Daily Briefing by UN Spokesman Fred Eckhard:

The Secretary-General needs a clear mandate from either the General Assembly or the Security Council. It is the Secretary-General's view that it is

Letter from Kofi Annan to Hun Sen, reported publicly in Noon Daily Briefing by UN Spokesman Fred Eckhard: The Secretary-General needs a clear mandate from either the General Assembly or the Security Council. It is the Secretary-General's view that it is now for Cambodia and interested Member States to pursue this matter in the General Assembly or the Security Council with a view to obtaining the appropriate mandate. If such a mandate were given, the Secretary-General would be prepared to engage in further talks with the Government in order to fulfil the mandate. As a sovereign State, Cambodia has the responsibility for the trial while the international community, through the United Nations or otherwise, can help, provided that the Government demonstrates its preparedness to ensure the observance of international standards of justice. Asked about the Secretary-General's request for a mandate, the Spokesman said that his position has not changed, and he has made clear what he feels would be necessary for international standards of justice to be met. In the past, he said, the United Nations had negotiated for years with the Cambodian Government, which had not met the Secretary-General's parameters for UN involvement in such trials. Now, Eckhard said, the Secretary-General is looking for support from Member States, in the form of clear guidelines for what is acceptable for such trials to earn UN support.

Letter from Hun Sen to Kofi Annan stating "we look forward to the swift conclusion of such preliminaries as you deem necessary for the United Nations to return to the table so that we may conclude our negotiations with an agreement that satisfies both par

Letter from Hun Sen to Kofi Annan stating "we look forward to the swift conclusion of such preliminaries as you deem necessary for the United Nations to return to the table so that we may conclude our negotiations with an agreement that satisfies both parties, and then move on to the actual establishment of the Extraordinary Chambers".

Joint Communique of the 35th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting at Bandar Seri Begawan, paragraph 45 stated that:
"We support the continued efforts of the Royal Government of Cambodia to bring the senior leaders of Democratic Kampuchea and those who were most resp

Joint Communique of the 35th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting at Bandar Seri Begawan, paragraph 45 stated that: "We support the continued efforts of the Royal Government of Cambodia to bring the senior leaders of Democratic Kampuchea and those who were most responsible for the crimes and serious violations of Cambodian penal law, international humanitarian and custom, and international conventions recognised by the Kingdom of Cambodia to try in accordance with international standards of justice fairness and due process of law. We recognised, in this connection, the need of the Kingdom of Cambodia and the United Nations to cooperate together and appeal to the international community, to provide assistance in this regard."

Letter from Kofi Annan to Hun Sen stating that 8 February decision to end negotiations was "based on the fact that the good offices I had offered did not come to fruition" and stating that"... in order for me to engage in any further negotiations, I need

Letter from Kofi Annan to Hun Sen stating that 8 February decision to end negotiations was "based on the fact that the good offices I had offered did not come to fruition" and stating that"... in order for me to engage in any further negotiations, I need a clear mandate from the General Assembly or the Security Council. If such a mandate were given, I would be prepared to engage in further talks with the Government of Cambodia in order to fulfill the mandate".

Facilitation by Japan towards resuming the negotiations between Cambodia and the United Nations.

Facilitation by Japan towards resuming the negotiations between Cambodia and the United Nations.

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