Cambodia opens first 'Killing Fields' trial

The video discusses the trial of Kaing Guek Eav, known as Duch, a key figure in Cambodia's Khmer Rouge regime, responsible for the torture and execution of over 15,000 people at Tuol Sleng Prison. The trial, which has drawn significant public interest, is seen as a long-awaited step towards justice. However, there is debate about its relevance today, as many Cambodians still bear the scars of the past. The video highlights the discovery of Tuol Sleng's horrors by filmmaker Ho Van Tay and the ongoing grief of survivors like Norng Chan Phal. While some hope for more prosecutions, the government is hesitant to expand the tribunal. The trial is expected to last four months, with hopes it will help close a dark chapter in Cambodia's history.

Who is Kaing Guek Eav, also known as Duch, being held accountable for?

• The economic policies of the Khmer Rouge

• The peace negotiations with Vietnam

• The torture and execution of over 15,000 people

• The education reforms in Cambodia

What is the main focus of the debate regarding the Khmer Rouge trial?

• The cost of the trial

• The historical accuracy of the events

• The trial's relevance to modern Cambodia

• The involvement of international judges

Who was one of the first to discover the horrors of Tuol Sleng?

• Kaing Guek Eav

• Norng Chan Phal

• Ho Van Tay

• Kan Han

What do many Cambodians hope for regarding the Khmer Rouge tribunal?

• To focus on economic reparations

• To prosecute more than five leaders

• To stop the tribunal altogether

• To prosecute only Duch

What is the government's stance on prosecuting more Khmer Rouge leaders?

• They want to prosecute all involved

• They are undecided

• They prefer to stop after five leaders

• They want to involve international courts