Khmer Rouge genocide trial begins

The trial of two Khmer Rouge leaders, accused of committing genocide began on Friday, at the UN backed court in Cambodia.

Nuon Chea, known as Brother Number Two and the former head of state Khleu Samphan were sentenced to life in prison in August by the court, after being found guilty of crimes against humanity. Both men are in their 80s.

The men have been accused of committing a genocide against Muslim and ethnic Vietnamese people in Cambodia between 1975-1979. The trial is expected to continue until 2016 or 2017.

See related article: Khmer Rouge leaders found guilty of crimes against humanity, sentenced to life imprisonment (07 Aug 2014)

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