Phnom Penh (FN), Jul. 16 – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet highly encouraged both foreigners and Cambodians, who wish to study the genocidal regime, to come and research the original documents available at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) as these documents hold historical value for hundreds of years to come.

The premier spoke on Tuesday (Jul. 16) during the groundbreaking ceremony of the ECCC Resource Centre expansion at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC).

On that occasion, Samdech Thipadei underlined that this page of history must not be locked away and forgotten. History is not merely a reminder of past evils or negativity but a testament to the suffering endured by Cambodia and the world—suffering that humanity must strive never to repeat, he added.

Samdech Thipadei continued, compilation is necessary, but it must be based on real facts and real documents—not hearsay or rumours.

On the occasion, Samdech Thipadei added that Cambodia's history must not be left isolated but should provide opportunities for foreigners to research, especially in courts with a historical character. He advised the proper preservation of the relevant documents of the ECCC and the increased digital storage of these documents to prevent loss, as these documents cannot be retrieved for another 16 years.

The difficult culture and history highlight the need to maintain peace because the connections are inseparable, the premier reiterated.
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