Nuon Chean, the highest ranking survivor of the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia, has been arrested for genocide today at his home near the cambodian-thai border. From 1975 to 1979, Khmer Rouge was responsible for the brutal murder, torture, and enslavement of at least 1 million cambodians. Chean was flown to Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh for trial as the road from the thai border to the capital is dirt, and littered with land mine craters, bandits, and the constant reminder of the atrocities commited by the regime. As a personal aside, Cambodia is one of the most emotionally devastating places to visit that i can even imagine. The border is packed with land mine victims, disfigured and poor, asking for change from travellers that pass. Throughout the country glass towers have been erected containing the bones of the dead that fell casualty to Khmer Rhouge. I suggest everyone visit at least once in their life time only to understand the necessity to never allow this to happen again... anywhere.
General Anupong has promised to return the thai army to their barracks and keep the military "out of politics". Though the pre-coup political officials may return to the political arena in the upcoming december elections, the government has decided to make the establishment of government democratic and will have no need for an army to be present. The general has said that even if the old officials are to be voted into the new administration, thus dominating the house and regaining control of the country, "we must accept the public's decision."
3 comments:
Wow. devastation there is just unelievable. I'm sure that picture doens't even give tht building filled with victims' remains justice, but that alone is quite shocking. I believe everyone should visit a third world, impovershed country. I never have but I think it would help to appreciate all that we have and give us more of a dedication to helping these countries better themselves any way possible. My friend was pointing out to me the other day that yes, the U.S is a super power in the world, but what are we using our power for?? are we doing more harm or more good? makes you think.
I did not know the devastation that had taken place in that country. Its sobering to hear about it. It makes you wonder why the US can justify "aiding" countries like Iraq because of the genocide and terror that took place, yet places like Thailand and Darfur are left to their own. I'm glad that man is being brought to justice. It's sad when these tyrants get away with their destruction.
@Your article was so wierd to hear that from a place like this. But every country i guess has some bad stuff happening. You usually dont hear this kind of stuff happening on the travel channel when theu go to a place like this. They should do a good documentary on this place just becuase of its history. Oh yeah i wanted to know how did you post those pictures like that.
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