6/25/09
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh - The international prosecutor at the Khmer Rouge tribunal has warned that the process is failing to make a connection with the Cambodian people.
Robert Petit said he was also concerned about political interference at the special courts.
The Canadian official has just announced his resignation after three years of leading the prosecution of former Khmer Rouge leaders.
He said his resignation was not connected to problems at the tribunal.
But at a news conference to announce his impending departure he outlined his concerns about several key areas at the special courts.
Mr Petit said the tribunal had failed to explain itself to its most important audience - the Cambodian people.
The first trial of a former Khmer Rouge leader started three months ago.
But Mr Petit said that a lack of funding for outreach work had limited its impact on the public.
The prosecutor said he was also worried about the role of the Cambodian government.
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh - The international prosecutor at the Khmer Rouge tribunal has warned that the process is failing to make a connection with the Cambodian people.
Robert Petit said he was also concerned about political interference at the special courts.
The Canadian official has just announced his resignation after three years of leading the prosecution of former Khmer Rouge leaders.
He said his resignation was not connected to problems at the tribunal.
But at a news conference to announce his impending departure he outlined his concerns about several key areas at the special courts.
Mr Petit said the tribunal had failed to explain itself to its most important audience - the Cambodian people.
The first trial of a former Khmer Rouge leader started three months ago.
But Mr Petit said that a lack of funding for outreach work had limited its impact on the public.
The prosecutor said he was also worried about the role of the Cambodian government.
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