case
003

The International Co-Prosecutor’s second Introductory Submission was filed naming two individuals, Meas Muth and Sou Met for investigation

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Photograph depicting KR Soldiers standing in formation with APC

Meas Muth

commander of the Democratic Kampuchea Navy (Division 164).

Sou Met

commander of the Democratic Kampuchea Air Force (Division 502).

Case 003 mainly concerned allegations against Meas Muth, following the death of Sou Met during the investigation phase.

crime sites

The allegations focused on Meas Muth’s responsibility for crimes at or concerning:

S-21 Security Centre
Wat Enta Nhien Security Centre
Stung Hav Rock Quarry
Durian Plantation killing site
Kang Keng and Bet Trang (“Ream Area”) worksites
Toek Sap Security Centre
Detention Centre 801
Crimes committed by the DK Navy in Cambodian territorial waters and islands
Crimes committed against members of Divisions 164, 502, 310 and 117

Judicial
Proceedings

The Co-Investigating Judges reached opposite conclusions on whether Meas Muth fell within the personal jurisdiction of the ECCC. The National Co-Investigating Judge dismissed the case against him, while the International Co-Investigating Judge indicted him for various crimes. The Supreme Court Chamber terminated the case due to the absence of a definite and enforceable indictment.

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JUDICIAL investigation

2009

7 September

Introductory Submission forwarded to CIJs (D1/1)

2011

29 April

Notice of conclusion of judicial investigation (D13)

2 December

Reserve international CIJ resumes investigation (D28)

2014

31 October

International Co-Prosecutor files Supplementary Submission (D120)

2015

2 June

CIJs dismiss allegations against Sou Meth following his death (D86/3)

2017

10 January

Notice of conclusion of judicial investigation (D226)

24 May

Second notice of conclusion of judicial investigation (D252)

2018

28 November

CIJs issue separate and conflicting closing orders (D266, D267)

2019

27-29 November

Hearings on appeals against closing orders

2021

7 April

PTC Considerations on appeals against closing orders (D266/27 & D267/35)

17 December

SCC terminates case against Meas Muth (3/1/1/1)

Civil party applicants

646 individuals applied for civil party status in case 003. While the case was eventually terminated, the information provided by these applicants is a rich source of historical information about the Democratic Kampuchea period.

Transcripts and case report

Report on the case and appeals

case 003