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Khmer Rouge
Cambodia: When Clouds Fell
By Luke Hunt
Cambodian politics, tragedy and a victim’s confrontation with Pol Pot’s surviving henchmen.
Cambodia: Dawn of a New Cinematic Golden Era
By Poppy McPherson
Forty years after being decimated by the Khmer Rouge, the local film industry is making a stir on the international stage.
Khmer Rouge Leaders Guilty of War Crimes, Jailed for Life
By Luke Hunt
Surviving henchmen of Pol Pot are found guilty of crimes against humanity.
Pol Pot's Chief Henchmen Face Genocide Charges
By Luke Hunt
A third trial is to get underway against surviving leaders of the Khmer Rouge.
Cambodia’s Ongoing Human Trafficking Problem
By Kyla Ryan
The country still sees a trade in girls as young as five years old.
Can Khmer Rouge Survivors Get Justice?
By Lak Chansok
Attempts at providing Khmer Rouge victims with long overdue justice have faltered badly.
Apsara: The Cambodian Dance
By Omar Havana
Almost eliminated during the brutal reign of the Khmer Rouge, a traditional art form is making a comeback.
Cambodia and Indonesia in the Oscars
By Mong Palatino
The Academy recognizes controversial films about Cambodian and Indonesian genocides.
Vietnam: Dancing with the Scars of ‘79
By Luke Hunt
Anti-China protesters put Vietnamese authorities in an awkward position over the weekend.
Cricket Casserole? Cambodia’s Baked Insects Gain Popularity in the West
By J.T. Quigley
Insects, rich in protein and highly sustainable, could be the future of food.
Khmer Rouge Tribunal: The Devil’s Advocates
By Daniel Otis
Defending Pol Pot's right-hand man at the troubled tribunal is a lonely job.
Drugs, Surfing and Shiploads of Trouble
By Luke Hunt
Peter Maguire, author of Thai Stick, talks about pot smuggling in Southeast Asia and the War on Drugs.