PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – The Khmer Rouge Tribunal received an additional $459,000 in funds from Australia. The tribunal, however, is still in need of an additional $114 million to ensure the proceedings can go on. Senior minister Sok An expressed his confidence in additional contributions, “We will have no problem with the financial support.” The Khmer Rouge Tribunal’s original budget was $50 million over three years, but because of delays, the tribunal is expected to continue past 2011.

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Radio Free Australia – Australia Injects Funds into Cambodia Trial – 3 April 2008

Reuters – Cambodia Says Khmer Rouge Court Funds “No Problem” – 3 April 2008