The Master of Confessions: The Making of a Khmer Rouge Torturer
A detailed account of the trial of Duch, the Khmer Rouge prison chief, examining justice, accountability, and the legacy of the Cambodian genocide.
About This Book
The Master of Confessions explores the trial of Kaing Guek Eav, known as Duch, the former head of the notorious S-21 prison during the Khmer Rouge regime.
The book draws on extensive courtroom testimony and documentation to examine the mechanisms of state-sponsored violence and the pursuit of justice in post-conflict Cambodia.
Through detailed reporting, it considers the broader implications of accountability for crimes against humanity and the challenges of reconciliation in societies recovering from mass atrocity.
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