On 28 October 2026, the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) was pleased to welcome 40 students from the French Law Programme at the Royal University of Law and Economics (RULE) for a study visit. During the visit, the students toured the permanent exhibition hall, memorial park, mobile resource centre, archives, library, and study spaces. They also attended a presentation on the ECCC’s mandate and work, delivered by a legal officer, to deepen their understanding of Khmer Rouge history and the Court’s mission to seek justice for victims of the genocidal regime. The study visit helped strengthen the students’ understanding of the connections between justice, remembrance, and education, as well as the importance of preserving peace for future generations. #ECCC #KhmerRougeTrials #CambodianHistory #Justice #Peacebuilding #Education #StudyVisit

On the morning of Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 200 students from Bun Rany Hun Sen Koh Sla High School in Kampot Province visited the ECCC Resource Centre to deepen their understanding of the history of the Khmer Rouge regime and the important role of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) in seeking justice for victims of crimes committed during the Democratic Kampuchea period. During the visit, the students attended presentations on the history of the Khmer Rouge regime and the achievements of the ECCC’s judicial proceedings. They also explored the facilities and educational resources available at the ECCC Resource Centre. In addition, the students participated in an intergenerational dialogue with Ms. Meas Savoeun and Ms. Tep Tha, Civil Parties from Tralach Village, Mream Commune, Romeas Haek District, Svay Rieng Province. The two women shared their experiences of suffering under the Khmer Rouge regime, including forced labour beyond their physical capacity and the denial of access to education. They also encouraged the students to study diligently, deepen their knowledge, build a bright future and maintain good health so that they can contribute to the country’s development. Following the completion of its judicial proceedings, the ECCC continues to raise public awareness, particularly among young people, of history, remembrance and justice through education, research, study visits and intergenerational dialogue. These efforts aim to ensure that lessons from the past serve as a foundation for building a peaceful society and help prevent the recurrence of atrocities.

🚌 Welcome aboard the ECCC Mobile Resource Centre! We’re heading to three educational institutions in Preah Vihear Province. 🚏 Join us to explore historical evidence from the Khmer Rouge period and learn about the legacy of the ECCC trials. Stay tuned for our upcoming stops as we continue learning about Cambodia’s history together. Let’s hop on board! #ECCC #KhmerRouge #Justice #Education #YourBus #KhmerRougeTrials

“I witnessed firsthand the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge, who took my family away and brutally killed them.” — Ms. Phai Ne On Tuesday, 27 October 2026, two Civil Parties shared their experiences and painful memories of living under the Democratic Kampuchea regime with approximately 200 students from Preah Norodom Ranariddh High School in Teuk Chhou District, Kampot Province, during an intergenerational dialogue held at the ECCC Resource Centre. The two Civil Parties, Mr. Rum Koeun and Ms. Phai Ne, are from Thma Teuk Dach Village, Kouk Kong Kaeut Commune, Kanhchriech District, Prey Veng Province. They recounted their personal experiences and the tragedies they and their families endured under the Khmer Rouge regime, as well as the lasting consequences of atrocities that have left profound pain in their lives. Speaking to the students, who listened attentively, Ms. Phai Ne recalled the painful events she had witnessed: “I witnessed firsthand the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge, who took my family away and brutally killed them.” Her account illustrated the tragedies experienced by Cambodians under the Democratic Kampuchea regime and the pain that remains deeply etched in survivors’ memories. By sharing their personal experiences, the Civil Parties helped raise awareness of the importance of preserving historical memory, understanding the past, maintaining peace, promoting justice, and respecting human rights. Their accounts offer valuable lessons for younger generations and contribute to efforts to prevent such tragedies from happening again.

Approximately 200 Students Learn About the ECCC’s Legacy and Hear Firsthand Experiences of the Khmer Rouge Regime On the morning of 23 October 2026, approximately 200 students from Kampong Chheuteal General and Technical High School in Prasat Balangk District, Kampong Thom Province, visited the ECCC Resource Centre to learn about the work and legacy of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) and the impact of the Khmer Rouge regime. During the visit, the students participated in an intergenerational dialogue with two Civil Parties, Ms. Nhem Rin and Ms. Kim Sien, and listened to a teacher from Kampong Chheuteal High School share his experiences of the hardships and persecution endured during the Khmer Rouge regime. Through these discussions, the students gained a deeper understanding of history through firsthand accounts and learned about the importance of remembering the past, seeking justice, respecting human rights, and contributing to the preservation of peace for future generations.

On Thursday, 22 October 2026, approximately 100 students from ETC International School and 100 teacher trainees from Phnom Penh Teacher Training School visited the Resource Centre of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC). During the visit, the students and teacher trainees participated in an intergenerational dialogue with two civil parties from Kampong Thom province, Mr. Meas Yorn and Ms. Kong Sim, who shared their experiences and the suffering they endured under the Khmer Rouge regime. Mr. Meas Yorn recounted the loss of several family members who were killed or disappeared during the regime. Ms. Kong Sim recalled being forced to carry earth every day, enduring food shortages and losing two family members. The visit also highlighted the ECCC Resource Centre’s role in preserving and carrying forward the Court’s legacy through education, research, remembrance and public dialogue, enabling younger generations to understand the past, learn from history and contribute to building a future grounded in justice and lasting peace.

On the morning of 21 October 2026, H.E. Hem Kranh Tony, Secretary of State at the Office of the Council of Ministers and Acting Director of Administration of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC), presided over the award ceremony for a poetry writing competition on preserving the memory of Cambodia’s painful history under Democratic Kampuchea. The ceremony was organised by the Legal Documentation Centre relating to the ECCC (LDC) at the ECCC Resource Centre. The competition aimed to inspire and encourage school students, university students and teacher trainees from educational institutions across the country to study, research and deepen their understanding of Khmer Rouge history, the impact of the Democratic Kampuchea regime, the prosecution of former Khmer Rouge leaders, and the achievements and legacy of the ECCC. Speaking at the ceremony, H.E. Hem Kranh Tony emphasised the importance of preserving historical memory and engaging younger generations in learning about the past. He stated: “Preserving historical memory is not merely about recalling a painful past; it is about learning from history so that we can better understand the value of peace, justice and respect for human dignity. Younger generations have an important role in preserving this memory and passing on knowledge to future generations to ensure that such tragedies never happen again.” He added that poetry provides a meaningful way for young people to express their understanding, emotions and reflections on national history. Through literary expression, students can help share historical knowledge, convey their perspectives and feelings about the events the country has endured, and nurture a sense of responsibility towards society and the nation. The top three winners of the 2026 competition were: First prize: Ms. Kong Samphors from Kampong Cham Province, for her poem entitled “Cambodia Under a Hellish Regime.” Second prize: Ms. Seng Lyhor from Banteay Meanchey Province, for her poem entitled “Dark Shadows.” Third prize: Mr. Ek Khan from Siem Reap Province, for his poem entitled “The Black-Clad Regime.” The three winners demonstrated young people’s engagement in studying, researching and expressing their understanding of national history through poetry. Their works also offer an opportunity to share knowledge and encourage public interest in learning about Khmer Rouge history through literature. All poems submitted to the competition will be published to showcase young people’s writing and provide opportunities for the public to learn about, understand and reflect on Khmer Rouge history through literature. Publishing these works will also help sustain awareness of the past and promote youth participation in preserving historical memory. The competition forms part of broader efforts to promote education and public awareness of Khmer Rouge history, while encouraging younger generations to continue learning from the past. These historical lessons serve as a foundation for safeguarding peace, promoting justice, respecting human dignity and helping build a society in which such tragedies can never happen again.

On Friday, 16 October 2026, the ECCC Resource Centre welcomed a group of immigration lawyers from the Netherlands, led by Mr. L.J. Woltring, for a study visit to learn about the ECCC’s work and legacy. The programme included a tour of Sala Yuttikar and the permanent exhibition, followed by visits to the Archives, Mobile Resource Centre and Library. Participants also joined Mr. Milan Jovancevic and Mr. Sokha Keut for a discussion and question-and-answer session in the Champa-Champei Room. Throughout the visit, the group showed keen interest in the Khmer Rouge hierarchy, the ECCC’s combination of civil law and common law, its cases and accused persons, terminated proceedings, and the experiences of Buddhist and Cham communities. Reconciliation was a recurring topic, with participants asking how Cambodia has pursued healing and rebuilt society following decades of conflict and civil war. The visit concluded with the presentation of publications and group photographs. We thank Mr. Woltring and the visiting lawyers for their thoughtful questions and meaningful engagement with Cambodia’s pursuit of justice, reconciliation and remembrance.

On the afternoon of 19 October 2026, His Excellency Gordan Grlić Radman, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia, and his delegation visited the Resource Centre of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) to learn about Cambodia’s pursuit of justice and the preservation of the ECCC’s legacy. The delegation was welcomed by His Excellency Hem Kranh Tony, Secretary of State at the Office of the Council of Ministers and Acting Director of Administration of the ECCC, together with senior management and relevant ECCC officials. On this occasion, His Excellency Hem Kranh Tony welcomed the meaningful visit and highlighted the importance of promoting understanding and exchanging experiences in transitional justice, peacebuilding and national reconciliation. He noted that the visit would provide the delegation with a deeper understanding of the Royal Government of Cambodia’s efforts to secure justice for victims of the Democratic Kampuchea regime, support psychological healing and national reconciliation, and preserve historical memory for future generations. In addition to the working discussions, His Excellency the Minister and his delegation toured the permanent exhibition hall (Sala Yuttikar), which presents the ECCC’s judicial proceedings, investigations and key findings concerning crimes committed during the Democratic Kampuchea regime. The delegation also learned about the organization, management and preservation of ECCC records at the Archives, which operates in accordance with international standards. They also visited the library and study rooms, which support learning and research by students and the general public. At the conclusion of the visit, His Excellency Gordan Grlić Radman expressed his pleasure at visiting the ECCC Resource Centre and highly commended the ECCC’s achievements and its significant contributions to promoting accountability, national reconciliation, sustainable peacebuilding and the prevention of future atrocities. His Excellency the Minister stated: “Through truth-seeking, justice and remembrance, the ECCC has played a vital role not only in healing and reconciliation within Cambodian society, but also in contributing to international peacebuilding efforts. The lessons learned from the ECCC clearly demonstrate the importance of justice and accountability as essential foundations for achieving lasting peace, stability and effective peacekeeping in post-conflict societies.” His Excellency the Minister also expressed his appreciation to all donor countries that have supported this important mission and highly commended the ECCC Resource Centre’s work in education, preserving historical memory and promoting justice. The visit by His Excellency the Minister and the high-level delegation of the Republic of Croatia reflected their interest in and support for the pursuit of justice, the preservation of the Chambers’ historical legacy and the dissemination of knowledge about Cambodia’s history. It also reaffirmed the importance of remembering the past to promote an understanding of justice and peace among future generations.

On the morning of Wednesday, 14 October 2026, approximately 200 students from Mesang High School in Mesang District, Prey Veng Province, visited the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) Resource Centre to learn about the history and legacy of the ECCC, as well as the impact of the Khmer Rouge regime through the firsthand testimonies of survivors. During the study visit, the students participated in an intergenerational dialogue with two Civil Parties, Mr. Kim Lai and Mr. Sem Chek, from Kampong Thom Province. They shared their personal experiences and the hardships they endured during the Khmer Rouge regime. Mr. Kim Lai recounted that in 1975–1976, he was assigned to a Mobile Unit Category 2, a group that the Khmer Rouge did not want to retain and for which they frequently sought excuses to accuse and execute its members. He further explained that the Khmer Rouge forced him to marry someone he did not know, despite having someone he loved. He was unable to marry the person he loved because of differences in their assigned social categories. As he recalled, “At that time, the Khmer Rouge forced me to marry someone I did not know, even though I had someone I loved. We could not marry because of the differences in our assigned categories. They were simply classified as Base People.” Mr. Kim Lai stated that if he refused the arranged marriage, he would be sent to the border to fight against Vietnamese troops. Fearing that he might not survive, he reluctantly agreed to marry according to the Khmer Rouge's orders. Mr. Kim Lai also described the harsh working conditions and food shortages during that period. He and two other people were forced to excavate three cubic metres of soil, while their food ration consisted of only two cans of rice. At night, they had to continue transplanting rice seedlings, leaving them with insufficient time to rest. Furthermore, Mr. Kim Lai recounted the loss of his father, who was killed, and his younger brother, who was detained at Security Office S-21, also known as Tuol Sleng Prison. He explained that whenever he visited the site, he felt deeply emotional and pained as he remembered the family members he had lost. Through this study visit, the students had an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the history of the Khmer Rouge regime and the importance of documenting and preserving historical evidence. Listening to the firsthand experiences of Civil Parties also helped the students gain a clearer understanding of the consequences of violence, human rights violations, and the loss of family members. The visit further reminded the younger generation of their role in preserving historical memory, promoting peace and justice, and respecting human rights to help prevent such tragedies from happening again.

“My childhood was truly miserable and dark. At the age of 12–13, the Khmer Rouge forced me to perform hard labour beyond my physical strength, with no time to rest,” said Ms. Hem Saron. On the morning of 7 October 2026, the ECCC Resource Centre hosted an intergenerational dialogue featuring two Civil Parties, Ms. Hem Saron and Ms. Keo Kimleang, who survived the Democratic Kampuchea regime. They shared their painful experiences with approximately 200 participants, including students from Boeng Preah High School and residents of Doun Mea Village, Sdao Kaong Commune, Ba Phnum District, Prey Veng Province. During the dialogue, Ms. Hem Saron spoke about the loss of her family members and the hardships she endured from childhood. She recalled that her father, an educated man, was deceived by the Khmer Rouge and taken away to be killed. Her mother was told that she would be taken to live with her husband, but she, too, was taken away and killed. Of the eight siblings in her family, six died, leaving only two survivors. Ms. Hem Saron also described how, at the age of 12–13, she was forced to carry out arduous tasks, including building rice-field embankments, collecting cow dung, and weeding. Food was extremely scarce: a single tin of rice was used to prepare porridge for as many as 40 people. Mr. Loeuk Soeun, another survivor of the Democratic Kampuchea regime who attended the programme, also shared his experience of being forcibly relocated to a border area known as Koh Roka. He recalled that the area was infested with insects, including biting weaver ants that prevented him from sleeping, and was home to many wild animals. He had to gather wood and leaves to build a shelter. He was forced to catch fish and hunt wild animals, and when rising water levels prevented him from catching fish, he was given no food. Mr. Loeuk Soeun also recounted an incident in which he was accused of cutting down a rubber tree without permission and faced the threat of execution. The fear and trauma of that experience remain with him to this day. These testimonies gave students and members of the younger generation an opportunity to hear directly from survivors about the painful history of the Democratic Kampuchea regime. The dialogue also helped raise awareness of the importance of historical remembrance, peace, and respect for human rights, preserving these lessons for future generations.

On the afternoon of 5 October 2026, the Resource Centre of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) hosted a lecture on “The Role of Youth in Contributing to Social Development,” featuring H.E. Chea Thyrith, Spokesperson for Samdech Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia, as the guest speaker. Approximately 80 young people and other participants attended the event. In his welcoming remarks, H.E. Hem Kranh Tony, Secretary of State at the Office of the Council of Ministers and Acting Director of Administration of the ECCC, expressed his pleasure in welcoming H.E. Chea Thyrith as the programme’s guest speaker. He highlighted that the lecture provided an important opportunity for young people to gain knowledge and new perspectives, while deepening their understanding of Cambodian history and lessons from the past as a foundation for personal development and participation in society. In his lecture, H.E. Chea Thyrith focused on the importance of youth engagement in studying and understanding Cambodian history through the ECCC’s legacy, as well as preserving memory and learning from the past. He also discussed the role of young people in understanding themselves and their history, cultivating an appreciation for peace, and contributing to building society and a stable, prosperous future for Cambodia. The programme also provided an opportunity for young people and other participants to exchange views and ask the speaker questions about the role of youth, the study of history, the preservation of memory, and participation in social development. Through these discussions and exchanges, participants gained a deeper understanding of the importance of youth engagement in building society. The ECCC Resource Centre extends its sincere gratitude to H.E. Chea Thyrith for joining the programme as the guest speaker and sharing his valuable knowledge and perspectives. It also thanks all young people and participants for dedicating their time to attending the event and contributing to discussions on the role of youth in social development.

មជ្ឈមណ្ឌលធនធាន អ.វ.ត.ក. សូមជម្រាបជូនដំណឹងដល់សិស្ស និស្សិត អ្នកសិក្សាស្រាវជ្រាវ និងសាធារណជន ទាំងអស់ឱ្យបានជ្រាបថា៖ បណ្ណាល័យនៃមជ្ឈមណ្ឌលធនធាន អ.វ.ត.ក. និងបិទចំនួនបីថ្ងៃ ចាប់ពីថ្ងៃសៅរ៍ទី១០ ដល់ថ្ងៃចន្ទទី១២ ខែតុលា ឆ្នាំ២០២៦ ដើម្បីចូលរួមអបអរសាទរពិធីបុណ្យភ្ជុំបិណ្ឌ អាស្រ័យហេតុនេះ សូមសាធារណជន មេត្តាជ្រាបជាព័ត៌មាន។ ------------------- The ECCC Resource Centre would like to inform all students, researchers, and the public that the ECCC Resource Centre library will be closed for three days from Saturday, 10 October to Monday, 12 October 2026, to celebrate the Pchum Ben festival. We kindly request the public to take note of this announcement. #PchumBen #ECCC #LibraryClosed

On Monday, 5 October 2026, the ECCC team attended the Kan Ben and Pchum Ben ceremony at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, presided over by H.E. Hun Many and H.E. Dr. Phoeurng Sackona, with the participation of senior officials, civil servants, and Buddhist devotees. The ceremony was held to dedicate merit to the spirits of victims of the Khmer Rouge regime and to honour those who lost their lives with respect and sorrow. Activities included incense offerings, Bangskol rites, prayers and blessings, and offerings of food to Buddhist monks. The team’s participation reflects its respect for victims and its commitment to preserving the memory of the past, while raising awareness of the importance of justice, peace, and preventing the recurrence of atrocities.

បុគ្គលិក GIZ បំពេញទស្សនកិច្ចសិក្សានៅមជ្ឈមណ្ឌលធនធាន អ.វ.ត.ក. ភ្នំពេញ៖ នៅថ្ងៃទី២ ខែតុលា ឆ្នាំ២០២៦ បុគ្គលិកជាតិ និងអន្តរជាតិរបស់អង្គការ GIZ ប្រចាំកម្ពុជា ប្រមាណ ២០នាក់ បានអញ្ជើញមកបំពេញទស្សនកិច្ចសិក្សានៅមជ្ឈមណ្ឌលធនធាន អ.វ.ត.ក. ដើម្បីស្វែងយល់អំពីប្រវត្តិសាស្ត្រ សមិទ្ធផលនៃការកាត់សេចក្ដីរបស់សាលាក្ដីខ្មែរក្រហម និងការអនុវត្តមុខងារសេសសល់របស់ អ.វ.ត.ក.។ ក្នុងអំឡុងទស្សនកិច្ច ក្រុមការងារបានស្តាប់ការធ្វើបទបង្ហាញ និងការពន្យល់អំពីតួនាទី និងសមិទ្ធផលរបស់ អ.វ.ត.ក. ព្រមទាំងបានទស្សនាផ្នែកសំខាន់ៗនៃមជ្ឈមណ្ឌលធនធាន រួមមាន សាលពិព័រណ៍អចិន្ត្រៃយ៍ បណ្ណសារដ្ឋាន បណ្ណាល័យ ឧទ្យានសម្រាប់ការចងចាំ និងសាលពហុបំណង។ ទស្សនកិច្ចនេះបានផ្តល់ឱ្យប្រតិភូរមានការយល់ដឹងកាន់តែច្បាស់អំពីលទ្ធផលនៃការកាត់សេចក្ដីរបស់សាលាក្ដីខ្មែរក្រហម លើឧក្រិដ្ឋកម្មដែលបានប្រព្រឹត្តឡើងក្នុងរបបកម្ពុជាប្រជាធិបតេយ្យ ព្រមទាំងស្វែងយល់អំពីការអនុវត្តមុខងារសេសសល់ និងកេរដំណែលរបស់ អ.វ.ត.ក. ក្នុងការរក្សាទុកឯកសារ ការចងចាំប្រវត្តិសាស្ត្រ និងការផ្សព្វផ្សាយចំណេះដឹងទៅកាន់សាធារណជន និងជំនាន់ក្រោយ។

Delegation and Researchers Visit the ECCC Resource Centre for a Study VisitPhnom Penh: On 2 October 2026, a delegation and 13 researchers from various countries visited the ECCC Resource Centre to learn about the achievements of the Khmer Rouge Tribunal’s judicial proceedings and the implementation of the ECCC’s residual functions.The study visit was organized while the delegation and researchers were in Cambodia to participate in a UNESCO programme related to education and the prevention of genocide.During the visit, the delegation was welcomed and received explanations about the judicial outcomes concerning crimes committed during the Democratic Kampuchea regime, as well as the implementation of the ECCC’s residual functions. The delegation also visited the ECCC Permanent Exhibition Hall, the ECCC Mobile Resource Centre, the Memorial Park, the Archives, the Library, and the Multipurpose Hall.The delegation expressed appreciation for the organization of the Resource Centre as a place for learning, research, and remembrance, as well as for its efforts to disseminate knowledge about history and the achievements of the ECCC to the public and future generations. These efforts help people gain a clearer understanding of their history, prevent the recurrence of atrocities, and recognize the value of the peace that Cambodia has achieved.

Western University Students Learn About the Accomplishmentand Legacy of the ECCC On Thursday, 1 October 2026, approximately 180 students from the Kampong Cham Campus of Western University participated in a study visit to the ECCC Resource Centre to learn about the achievements of the ECCC’s judicial proceedings, the Court’s legacy, Cambodian history and the importance of peace. During the visit, the students learned about the judicial proceedings, judgments and key achievements of the ECCC in establishing the truth and delivering justice for crimes committed during the Democratic Kampuchea regime. They also learned about victims’ participation and the importance of the justice process in remembering and understanding the past. The students also explored the role of the ECCC Resource Centre in preserving and disseminating the Court’s legacy through documents, books, archival records, exhibitions and educational activities. These resources provide an important foundation for study, research and public understanding, particularly among younger generations, of Cambodian history and the justice process. During the visit, the students also participated in an intergenerational dialogue with Civil Parties Ms. Mao Kimleang and Ms. Nut Savorn. Ms. Mao Kimleang shared her experiences of malnutrition and forced labour under the Khmer Rouge regime, while Ms. Nut Savorn spoke about the loss of family members and her experiences of witnessing violence and the killing of people during the Democratic Kampuchea regime. Through this study visit, the students gained further knowledge of Cambodian history, the achievements of the ECCC’s judicial proceedings and the Court’s legacy. They also developed a deeper understanding of the importance of remembering the past, learning from history and preserving peace for present and future generations.

Around 200 Students from Prey Veng Province Visit the ECCC Resource Centre and Hear Experiences Shared by Civil Parties On the morning of 30 September 2026, around 200 students from three high schools in Prey Veng Province—Preah Ang Duong High School, Chamroeun Vichea High School and Hun Sen Kampong Leav High School—participated in a study visit to the Resource Centre of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC). The visit aimed to help the students learn about the history, work and legacy of the ECCC, as well as the impact of the Khmer Rouge regime, by hearing directly from individuals who lived through that historical period. During the visit, the students learned about the work of the ECCC and participated in an intergenerational dialogue with two Civil Parties, Ms. Sok Sameth and Mr. Menh Chhom, from Trapeang Andoung Village, Satv Pong Commune, Chhouk District, Kampot Province. During the dialogue, Ms. Sok Sameth shared her experiences of life under the Democratic Kampuchea regime. She recalled that although she was pregnant at the time, she was forced to perform hard labour without adequate rest, food or medicine. She was assigned to carry soil until the day she gave birth, after which she was permitted to rest for approximately six weeks. However, even during this period, she did not receive adequate food or healthcare. Ms. Sok Sameth also described the loss of her younger brother, who became ill and died due to malnutrition and a lack of adequate medical treatment. Mr. Menh Chhom also shared his experiences under the Democratic Kampuchea regime, including the loss of six members of his family. He explained that his family members suffered from excessive labour, food shortages and inadequate medical care. The intergenerational dialogue provided students and members of the younger generation with an opportunity to hear directly from people who had lived through a deeply difficult period in Cambodia’s history. By sharing their personal experiences, the Civil Parties also contributed to raising young people’s awareness of the importance of historical remembrance, peace, justice and respect for human rights, ensuring that these experiences continue to serve as lessons for future generations.

Cambodian Red Cross Delegation Commends the Organization and Information Services at the ECCC Resource Centre Phnom Penh: On 29 September 2026, a delegation from the Cambodian Red Cross expressed its appreciation for and interest in the organization and provision of information at the Resource Centre of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) during a study visit to the Centre. The delegation was led by H.E. Dr. Sok Long, Director of the Health Department of the Cambodian Red Cross, and H.E. Roeut Sokhon, Deputy Director of the Human Resources Department of the Cambodian Red Cross, and comprised ten officials. During the visit, the delegation learned about the history, mandate and work of the ECCC, as well as its achievements and legacy in seeking justice for victims and preserving Cambodia’s historical memory. The delegation also visited the ECCC Permanent Exhibition Hall, Mobile Resource Centre, Library and Archives to learn more about the documents, educational materials and information relating to the work of the ECCC. The delegation commended the organization of the Resource Centre, particularly its systematic presentation and preservation of important documents, information and materials. These resources support education, research and public understanding, especially among younger generations, of Cambodia’s history and the legacy of the ECCC.

IPHGE Delegation Visits the ECCC Resource Centre Phnom Penh, 28 September 2026: A delegation from the International Program on Holocaust and Genocide Education (IPHGE) visited the Resource Centre of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) to learn about Cambodia’s experience in seeking justice, preserving memory, and educating the public about genocide. The delegation was welcomed by H.E. Hem Kranh Tony, Secretary of State at the Office of the Council of Ministers and Acting Director of Administration of the ECCC. During the visit, the delegation toured the Resource Centre and attended presentations on the history of the Khmer Rouge regime, the ECCC’s judicial proceedings, victims’ participation, and the ECCC’s remaining functions. These include managing and preserving records, providing resources for research and education, and sharing the ECCC’s work with the public and younger generations.