Tribunal upholds life sentences for Khmer Rouge leaders.

A UN-backed tribunal upheld the life sentences of former Khmer Rouge leaders Nuon Chea and Khieu Samphan after they appealed against their convictions for crimes against humanity. The Khmer Rouge regime, led by Pol Pot, ruled Cambodia from 1975 to 1979, during which an estimated 1.7 million people died due to execution, starvation, and forced labor. Nuon Chea served as the regime's chief ideologist, while Khieu Samphan was its head of state. Both were convicted in 2014 for their roles in the atrocities committed under the Khmer Rouge. The upheld verdict marked the end of a lengthy legal process seeking justice for the victims of one of the 20th century's deadliest regimes. The tribunal's decision reaffirmed the commitment to accountability and justice for the victims of the Khmer Rouge era. It also served as a reminder of the need to address human rights abuses and prevent similar atrocities from occurring in the future. The ruling sent a strong message that individuals who commit crimes against humanity will be held accountable for their actions. #Cambodia #KhmerRouge #crimesagainsthumanity #UNbackedtribunal #justice