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Khmer Rouge victims seek new voice at UN tribunal

Five former Khmer Rouge leaders have been charged with crimes against humanity.

A first trial ended with accusations the special courts had shown little interest in the victims' testimony.

This conference is a chance for victims to air their concerns to officials before a second case goes to trial.

As many as two million Cambodians died in the late 1970s because of Khmer Rouge policies.

Read entire article at BBC