A report released by the Open Society Justice Initiative looks closely at pressing needs and recent events—including the arrest of Kaing Guek Eav (alias Duch)—at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia.

Recent Developments at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia is the first in a series of monthly reports that will provide news and updates directly from Phnom Penh. The August report is available for download below.

This 10-page report contains the latest information on the court's activities, including:

• The co-prosecutors' Introductory Submission, identifying five suspects;
• The arrest and detention of Kaing Guek Eav;
• The creation of lists of Cambodian and international counsel available to represent defendants and witnesses;
• Anticipated budget shortfalls at the Extraordinary Chambers;
• The court's lack of transcription and recording equipment;
• The need for increased witness protection measures and outreach efforts.

Related Information Op-Ed: Judgement in Phnom Penh Dina Nay and James A. Goldston June 26, 2006 To make the Extraordinary Chambers a success, the Cambodian government and the international community must address several major challenges, write Dina Nay of the Khmer Institute of Democracy and James Goldston of the Open Society Justice Initiative.  more Justice Initiatives: The Extraordinary Chambers April 2006 This issue of Justice Initiatives offers a comprehensive review of the Khmer Rouge tribunal and examines the challenges of securing justice for victims of the atrocities in Cambodia.  more