Khieu Samphan makes ECCC debut

Khieu Samphan appeared in court today to protest his detention.

The former head of state of Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge government has appeared at United Nations-backed tribunal to appeal for release from his pre-trial detention.

The tribunal has charged Khieu Samphan, 76, with crimes against humanity and war crimes committed when the communist Khmer Rouge held power between 1975 and 1979.

AP offers a similar version of the events. Reuters, AP and John Vink have photos.