Latest Activities

A delegation from the American Bar Association, headed by ABA’s incoming president James Silkenat, visited the ECCC on 22 February 2013 to gain insights on the court’s challenges through discussions with ECCC judges and lawyers.

A group of 23 delegates from post-conflict countries such as Liberia and Timor-Leste visited the ECCC today to learn the work of the tribunal and further their understanding of transitional justice. The visit was part of an international training programme in Human Rights, Peace and Security, financed by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).

300 people from Kampot visited the ECCC as part of the ECCC Study tour.

23 high school students and teachers from from The Northwest School in Seattle visited the ECCC on 19 April 2012. They were briefed by Legal Communications Officer Lars Olsen and Alex Prezanti from the Defence Support Section.

The Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Bob Carr visited the ECCC where he watched the trial proceedings in Case 002 accompanied by Judge Rowan Dowing. He also met with Acting Director of the Office of Administration HE Tony Kranh and Deputy Director Knut Rosandhaug.

A group of 350 students and teachers from Chea Sim University of Kamchay Mear in Prey Veng visited the ECCC on 22 March 2012.

27 persons from Cambodia, Colombia, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Timor Leste participating in the Advanced International Training Programme in Human Rights, Peace and Security, financed by the Swedish Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), visited the ECCC and met with representatives from the Public Affairs Section and the Office of the Co-Prosecutors.

A group of 55 youth, teachers, school directors, local authorities and victims from Kampot, Takeo, Kampong Chhnang, Battambang visited the ECCC. They were briefed by Senior Assistant Prosecutor Chan Dararasmey and Press Officer Neth Pheaktra. The visit was organized by the NGO Youth For Peace.

The ECCC's weekly radio program summarizing the proceedings in court this week was broadcast at Radio National Kampuchea on 5:15 – 6:15 pm on AM 918 KHZ and FM 105.75 MHZ from 17:15-18:15.

The ECCC Public Affairs Section distributed information booklets about the ongoing court proceedings to students at several high schools in Kampong Cham province.

36 students from the University of Agder, Norway, visited the ECCC. They were briefed by Legal Communications Officer Mr. Lars Olsen

Ms. Gillian Bird, Australian Ambassador to Asean and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs accompanied by Ambassador Penny Richards, Mr. Keith Scott and Dave Gorge, first secretary of the embassy visited the ECCC and and met with Acting Director of Office of Administration HE Tony Kranh and Deputy Director Knut Rosandhaug as well as with Australian staff and officials at the court.

A group of 23 students and staff from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar visited the ECCC and was briefed by Mr. Lars Olsen from the Public Affairs Section, Ms. Nisha Valabhji from the Defence Support Section and Ms. Sarah Andrews from the Office of the Co-Prosecutors.

Delegation of 4 visitors from the United Kingdom. Ms Jaye Ho, Desk Officer for Cambodia in East Asia & Pacific Department; Mr. Andy Palmer, Desk Officer for ECCC as well as the Special Court for Sierra Leone & International Humanitarian Law; Ms. Lesley Saunderson. Deputy Head of Mission, UK Embassy; and Political Officer Krisna Sawada of the UK embassy, visit the ECCC and meet judicial officers and Senior court Officials.

Five students from South Korea come to the ECCC for a visit. They are given a tour of courtroom, a briefing by PAS, and afterwards have a meeting with Judge Chung.

One student from the University of Western Australia comes to the ECCC for a tour of the court and a briefing by PAS.

The Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (CPCS)organises a group of 27 people to visit the ECCC. They are briefed by Yuko Maeda, Public Affairs Officer.

A group of 28 political science students and teachers from the University of Philippines and 8 students and teachers from Brookline High School, Massachussets, USA visited the ECCC and were briefed by Legal Comminicatsions Officer Lars Olsen, Assistant Prosecutor Sarah Andrews and OiC of Defence Support Section Nisha Valabhji.

Visit from students and professors from University of the Philippines. They receive a briefing by PAS and OCP.

Visit of students and teachers from Brookline High School, Brookline, MA, USA. They take a tour of the courtroom and then receive a briefing by PAS and OCP.

The ECCC Public Affairs Sections visited Phnom Penh Thmey High School and gave a lecture for 2,000 students on 24 February 2012. The lecture was followed by a Q & A session with the students.

A group of 17 tourists from Sweden visited the ECCC and was briefed by Legal Communications Officer Lars Olsen.

A group of 18 visitors from Sweden come to the ECCC for a tour of the courtroom and a briefing by
Lars Olsen, Legal Communication Officer.

Judge Paul D. Seeman, Superior Court of California, County of Alameda visited the ECCC and was briefed by Judge Rowan Downing and Legal Communications Officer Lars Olsen.