Youk Chhang at DC CamVoice of America
Washington
07/12/2006
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For more than 10 years, Youk Chhang, Executive Director of the Documentation Center of Cambodia (DC-Cam) has been collecting and archiving documents to bringing awareness and closure to the million of victims troubled by Cambodia's most tragic past- the Killing Field.
In November, Time Asia magazine gave tribute to Youk Chhang by recognizing his dedication to bringing justice and national reconciliation to Cambodia. From Gandhi, Nhich Nhat Hang to The Dalai Lama, the magazine honors the men and women who have shape their countries in one-way or another.
The Documentation Center of Cambodia, is a non-profit organization that receives most of its grants from private organizations. Their main mission is to better understand the workings behind the Pol Pot regime.
To date, the organization has collected over 400,000 pages of prisoner confessions, hand written memos, and maps to some 20,000 gravesites.
Without the personal dedications of Youk Chhang and his staff, the Khmer Rouge Tribunal would be almost impossible to had happened. And much of his findings will be use in the tribunal.
On 'Hello VOA' call-in show Thursday, Youk Chhang speaks about receiving inspirational recognition from Time Asia magazine, and he also talks about Cambodian national reconciliation, forgiveness and justice.
In November, Time Asia magazine gave tribute to Youk Chhang by recognizing his dedication to bringing justice and national reconciliation to Cambodia. From Gandhi, Nhich Nhat Hang to The Dalai Lama, the magazine honors the men and women who have shape their countries in one-way or another.
The Documentation Center of Cambodia, is a non-profit organization that receives most of its grants from private organizations. Their main mission is to better understand the workings behind the Pol Pot regime.
To date, the organization has collected over 400,000 pages of prisoner confessions, hand written memos, and maps to some 20,000 gravesites.
Without the personal dedications of Youk Chhang and his staff, the Khmer Rouge Tribunal would be almost impossible to had happened. And much of his findings will be use in the tribunal.
On 'Hello VOA' call-in show Thursday, Youk Chhang speaks about receiving inspirational recognition from Time Asia magazine, and he also talks about Cambodian national reconciliation, forgiveness and justice.
2 comments:
A trial without sihanouk is really a joke. As the whole world knew ,sihanouk was the main propaganda or the mouthpiece for the khmer rouge movement from the early 1970 to it final victory in 1975. How can the world let this culprit get away with it.
All we can do is do everything we can, but it is opt to God to decide and find true justice for us.
Let us pray for true peace and justice for all 2 millions Cambodian that were taking away tru no fault of their own between the year of 1975-1979. It will one day come to light and those who were responsible, will be brought to justice. Let us not forget also for the men and women who were working days and nights trying to resolve this great mystery. To Mr. Youk Chhang, we thank you for your great courage, strenght and patient. You will not be forgeting. In our hearts, you are forever our True Khmers'Hero. Thank you from the buttom of our hearts for all you have done.
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