Monday, 24 March 2008

Cambodian court officials to report to donors

ABC Radio Australia

Three officials from Cambodia's Extraordinary Chambers that is conducting the genocide trials are on their way to New York for a meeting with donors.

During the four day visit the team hopes to clear doubts over alleged corruption, transparency and political interference at the United Nations-backed court.

Despite the court's recent request for additional funds, it will not be discussed as no further funding would be forthcoming until the court gives donor nations a clear expose of its progress.

But NGOs and victims have voiced concern over funding difficulties, with the Cambodian side expected to run short of funds in just six weeks.

They fear the lack of funds could affect the process of the courts and its efforts to seek justice for the victims of the Killing Fields.

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