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08-06-2014, 09:57 PM
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Cambodia's Killing Fields
On April 17, 1975, a violently extremist communist rebel group called the Khmer Rouge entered Phnom Penh, Cambodia and officially began a nightmare that lasted the next four years. During this time, they instituted one of the most brutal genocides in history, during which 2 out of 7 million Cambodians were murdered in what became known as the killing fields.
The real names and faces of the individuals who were at the center of this brutal mass murder machine were unknown to the common people, and were only known by their nicknames which reflected their ranking in the governing organization: brother number one, brother number two, brother number three, etc. This faceless organization became known as Angkor. They believed in extremist Stalinist/Maoist communist ideology, and dreamt of implementing a pure communist utopia in which no outside influence could taint their revolution and the purity of its ideas. Angkor ordered its young soldiers in the field to “smash” the enemies of the revolution, and the backward villagers who made up the majority of the killers took this order literally. Rather than using guns and bullets, they preferred to use shovels, hoes, clubs, knives, and iron bars to smash in the heads or slit the throats of millions upon millions of mostly innocent civilians. Men, women, and children were murdered on a scale rarely surpassed in the history of violence. Year Zero was declared to symbolize this new beginning. The cities were emptied, and all intellectuals were murdered. Any trace of the old regime, and any symbols of intellect such as wearing glasses or having a university degree, brought a death sentence. Doctors, lawyers, teachers, politicians, engineers – anyone at all who had even a hint of education – was exterminated. What I am posting is the single best documentary I have seen on this subject. In it, the interviewer, Thet Sambath, seeks truth and closure and an understanding as to why so many were killed and under such gruesome conditions. Among the victims were Thet’s own mother, father, and brother. The film features his ten year quest to become friends with the highest ranking surviving leader of the Khmer Rouge, Nuon Chea, known as Brother Number Two. In this attempt to get to know Chea and understand why the Khmer Rouge would kill so many of their own compatriots, Thet never let on to Chea that he himself was a victim of the mass murder. During their time together, the interviewer wins over the trust of Nuon Chea. Previously, Chea was willing to talk about anything with the media except for the period from 1975-79 when the genocide took place. But gradually he opened up. What you’re about to view is one of the most shocking confessions ever caught on video, it’s the admission concerning a regime’s decision to kill its own people on a massive scale, and just how that government implemented its murderous plan. In the end of the movie, the interviewer reveals to Nuon Chea that he is actually one of the victims of the genocide that Chea had helped organize. You’ll have to watch the film to see how Chea responds. You’ll also see interviews with the lower rank and file soldier that actually committed the killings, as they reveal in every shocking detail how they killed by smashing in skills with iron bars and slitting throats with knives, the most efficient way to deliver a blow, and how they dealt with the fatigue of killing so many. http://filenuke.com/eaypm16ymwm0 |
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08-07-2014, 02:26 AM
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Re: Cambodia's Killing Fields
Not sure if this is coincidental, but Chea was just sentenced to life in prison for crimes against humanity. Great post, BTW!
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08-07-2014, 07:59 PM
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Re: Cambodia's Killing Fields
No you're right this was no coincidence. When I posted my OP, the verdict was just waiting to be delivered in the case of Nuon Chea. After I created the thread, the verdict came out and yes Chea was convicted of crimes against humanity. He is the highest ranking official of the Khmer Rouge government to ever be brought to justice and convicted. Not sure if it's much consolation to all the people who suffered, many Cambodians are still traumatized by what happened. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-28654147 |
