Douglas Gillison, Author at Type Investigations

Crime Scenes of the Khmer

A table of estimated death tolls for the crime scenes identified in Case 004 of the Khmer Rouge war crimes trial. See the full story here: “Extraordinary Injustice.”

Douglas GillisonThe Investigative FundFebruary 27, 2012

InvestigationWorld

Extraordinary Injustice

The UN’s war crimes tribunal in Cambodia was supposed to be free of political influence. But two cases will never see the light of day — because the prime minister won’t allow it.

Douglas GillisonThe Investigative Fund, AARP MagazineFebruary 27, 2012

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Swiss Judge Reopens Khmer Rouge Case

With UN backing, a Swiss Judge is braving the opposition of the entire Cambodian legal establishment to pursue investigations of alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes in that country.

Douglas GillisonFebruary 9, 2012

NewsJustice, World

Cambodia Rejects UN Genocide Judge

New York — In another blow to investigations for alleged genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, Cambodian officials are set to reject a United Nations judge nominated for a court created for the crimes of the Khmer Rouge, officials said.

Douglas GillisonJanuary 15, 2012

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Genocide Judges Duel it Out in Phnom Penh

A Swiss judge announces his arrival. His Cambodian counterpart immediately and publicly refuses to work with him. Today’s developments in Phnom Penh showed that things remain as a bad as ever for the UN-sponsored office charged with the investigation of Khmer Rouge crimes against humanity, genocide, and war crimes.

Douglas GillisonDecember 6, 2011

InvestigationJustice, World

Justice Denied

The UN tribunal established to prosecute Khmer Rouge war criminals is in shambles — and those responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands may avoid facing charges.

Douglas GillisonForeign PolicyNovember 23, 2011