CALD Resolution No. 5 S. 1999

CALD Resolution No. 5 S. 1999

A Resolution calling on the government of Cambodia to fully cooperate with the United Nations in setting an independent tribunal to prosecute the former Khmer Rogue leaders held responsible for the Death of 1.7 million people during the “Reign of Terror” from 1975 to 1979

Remind that the Khmer Rouge, during its “Reign of Terror” from 1975 to 1979, has cause the death of about 1.7 million people that has reduced Cambodia into the “Killing Fields” of Asia;

Noting that the unlamented suicide of Pol Pot in 1998, a year after ordering the murder of Son Sen, and without being tried for his crimes only underscored the lack of commitment and judiciousness of Phnom Penh to know the truth behind the said four-year systematic genocide;

Aware that the vast majority of killings in Cambodia and other political crimes remain unresolved including the attack on a Sam Rainsy demonstration that killed 16 people outside the National Assembly two years ago;

Saddened that such apparent lack of interest on the part of Phnom Penh to move against the Khmer Rouge manifests the triumph of political convenience over truth, public accountability, human rights and justice;

Emphasizing the need to halt the prevailing trend of unresolved crimes, whether political or otherwise, in the face of surmounting evidence;

Considering that it is the prevailing sentiment of the people of Cambodia for the international community to play a major role in trying the Khmer Rouge as reported by Asiaweek (November 26, 1999) and other reputable journals;

Believing that open and transparent relations between the Cambodian Government and the United Nations and other international agencie will not only finally resolve the issue of trying the Khmer Rouge but will also be beneficial for Cambodia and its people in the long run.

Now, therefore, be it resolved as it is hereby resolved that the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD) call on the Government of Cambodia to fully cooperate with the United Nations in setting an independent tribunal to prosecute the former Khmer Rouge leaders held responsible for the death of 1.7 million people during the “Reign of Terror” from 1975 to 1979.

For the Council of Asian Liberals & Democrats:

Florencio B. Abad

Chairman

Manila, Philippines

26 November 1999

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