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  • Cambodian researcher seeks ex-President Clinton's help for Khmer Rouge tribunal

    12/27/2004 11:55:03 PM PST · by Calpernia · 18 replies · 557+ views
    Asia-Pacific - AP ^ | Friday December 24, 2:34 PM
    A Cambodian expert on the Khmer Rouge said Friday he has asked former U.S. President Bill Clinton to help raise funds for a long-delayed U.N.-backed tribunal to try surviving leaders of the genocidal regime. The Cambodian government and the United Nations first discussed creating an internationally assisted tribunal in 1997. Cambodia finally ratified a pact with the United Nations for its creation in October this year. Finding funds for the court is seen as the final hurdle. Earlier this month, the two sides agreed a budget of US$56.2 million (€42.4 million) for the court. The government will shoulder US$13.2 million...