Case 002 Witnesses, experts and Civil Parties

Mr. PE CHUY Chip Se told the Trial Chamber that he joined the revolutionary movement in 1971, and that he used to work at Pongro security office in Siem Reap province.

Mr. SUM explained the Trial Chamber that he became a Khmer Rouge soldier in 1972. He was questioned about the attack on Phnom Penh in April 1975 and what happened after the Khmer Rouge had taken control over the city.

Mr. Kung was a Khmer Rouge soldier, and was asked questions about the attack on Phnom Penh in April 1975.

Mr. SOKH was questioned about what he saw when he was working as a railway repair worker during the Khmer Rouge regime.

Mr. Meas Voeun was a former brigade commander during the Khmer Rouge invasion of Phnom Penh in April 1975.

Khiev En joined the revolutionary movement as a soldier in 1973. After the fall of Phnom Penh he was transferred to work in the MInistry of Propaganda and information.

Noem Sem was a member of the arts troupe in the Ministry of Information, performing propaganda songs and reading radio broadcasts. She was questioned about working at the radio station in Hanoi and traveling with the delegation of Khmer Rouge leaders to 13 other countries for performances.

Chea Say served as a mechanic in the Khmer Rouge auto repair unit fixing trucks and transporting people.

Norng Sophang decoded and encrypted messages as the head of the Khmer Rouge telegram translation unit.

Mr. KIM is currently residing in Pailin. He told the Trial Chamber that he started working in a printing house for the National United Front of Kampuchea in 1971 in Kampong Thom province. After the fall of Phnom Penh in 1975 he was transferred to Phnom Penh, where he worked with preparation of party publications within the Ministry of Propaganda.

Ms. SA told the Trial Chamber she used to work in the Ministry of Propaganda & Education where she organized dance and music performances and typed radio broadcasts.

Mr. ONG is a retiree, currently residing in Brussels, Belgium. He told the Trial Chamber that he left Cambodia for France in 1965 to pursue his studies. When he returned in 1976, he was taken straight from Pochentong Airport to a re-eductaion center in Phnom Penh.

Mr. Sikoeun is a retiree, currently residing in Malai in Banteay Meanchey province. He told the Trial Chamber that he went to Paris in 1957 to study French literature. While in Paris he became a member of the Marxist-Leninist Circle. Mr. Sikoeun said he was involved in the establishment of the National United Front of Kampuchea in Beijing in 1970, and became the head of FUNK's information office in Beijing.  He became a full rights member of the Communist Party of Kampuchea in 1971.

Mr. Rochoem, who belongs to the Jarai ethnic group, was born in Rattanakiri province, but currently resides in Malai in Banteay Meanchey province. He told the Trial Chamber that he joined the revolutionary movement in 1963.  He explained that he worked with farmer and as a messenger. Laterhe became Pol Pot's bodyguard. After the fall of Phnom Penh he was assigned to work at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Mr. Khiev, a former Buddhist monk, claimed he was derobed in 1975 and sent to work in the Southwest Zone office under the orders of Ta Mok, the late KR military commander. He was questioned on the topic of derobing monks, the practice of religion during the Khmer Rouge and self-criticism sessions. He also answered questions on his recollection of the evacuations, the establishment of cooperatives and his relationship with Ta Mok.

Mr. YUN was a commune chief in Kratie, and then later a cooperative chief.

Mr. OUEN is a farmer, currently residing in Samlaut district in Battambang province. He belongs to the Kachok ethnic group Mr. OUEN told the Trial Chamber that he joined the revolutionary movement in March 1968 when he was residing in Andoung Meas district, Ratanakiri province. He said he used to work as a messenger and body guard.

TCW-604, Mr Sao Sarun was born in Kaoh Moueleu Village, Peam Chi Miet Commune, Kaoh Nheaek District, Mondolkiri Province. He does not know his date of birth and suggests he might be around 90 years old. The witness first appeared before the chamber in June 2012 to testify on Case 002. The witness testified for a second time via video link in March 2016. He joined the Communist Party of Kampuchea in 1968 and was appointed district chief three years later. He said the secretary of district 105, Laing, died in a fight in Phnom Penh. The witness heard about the incident through another cadre who was in Phnom Penh at the time and was later sent to S-21.  According to the witness, a few months after the death of Laing, in late 1977, Pol Pot appointed him as the secretary of district 105 at a meeting where Son Sen, Khieu Samphan and Nuon Chea were also present. He explained that during the same meeting they also discussed the war with Vietnam. The Khmer Rouge leaders discussed attacks and incursions into Vietnam. Mr Sao Sarun testified that policies were set by the party and he was not in a position to create his own. According to the witness, in sector 105, wives and children were never arrested along with husbands. 

Mr. KHOEM is currently residing in Bourei Cholsar District, Takeo province. He told the Trial Chamber that he used to work in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Mr. Sar was the deputy director of the national Bank during Democratic Kampuchea.

Mr. NY was one of Son Sen's brothers.

Mr. KREAN is a member of the Kravet ethnic group, and during his testimony he said that he joined the revolutionary movement in 1966 while living in Rattanakiri province. He told that he used to work as messenger for Koy Thuon.

Mr. SALOTH was the nephew of Pol Pot. He is a retired soldier, currently residing in Malai. During his testimony, Mr. SALOTH told the court that he held the postion assumed the postion as secretary-general at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after the fall of Phnom Penh.

Mr. SAUT told the Trial Chamber that he used to work as a bodyguard and messenger for Nuon Chea.

Mr. KAING Guek Eav alias Duch was sentenced to life imprisonment on 3 February 2012 for his role as Deputy and later Chairman of S-21 security center in Phnom Penh. He was called to testify in Case 002. Fore more information about KAING Guek Eav: http://www.eccc.gov.kh/en/indicted-person/kaing-guek-eav