Cambodian prosecutors call for new investigation in genocide trial

ABC Radio Australia

Prosecutors at Cambodia's genocide tribunal have called for a new investigation into claims of torture and killings committed under the 1970s Khmer Rouge regime.

The request to the investigating judges at the UN-backed tribunal was accompanied by more than 30 supporting documents of reports and witness statements alleging crimes committed at a Khmer Rouge security centre.

The prosecutors told the judges that without the participation of victims and witnesses, the court's ability to ascertain the truth regarding the extent of the crimes and those who are responsible for them will be significantly reduced.

They aso asked that senior Khmer Rouge leaders Nuon Chea, Ieng Sary, Khieu Samphan, Ieng Thirith and Duch -- all currently in the court's custody -- be investigated for their involvement in these crimes