Cambodian staff at a Khmer Rouge war crimes tribunal have gone on strike amidst of a funding crisis.
Over 250 people have not been paid since June at the UN backed court, as a standoff between donors and the government takes place due to a lack of governmental support, which has resulted in an annual budget shortfall of $3 million.
The court spokesman confirmed that a 100 people had gone on strike and would not return until they received pay.
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