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@article{ART002533257},
author={Meynardo P. Mendoza},
title={The Khmer Rouge Genocide Trial and the Marcos Human Rights Victims: the Quest for Justice and Reparations},
journal={SUVANNABHUMI},
issn={2092-738X},
year={2015},
volume={7},
number={2},
pages={79-103},
doi={10.22801/svn.2015.7.2.79}

TY - JOUR
AU - Meynardo P. Mendoza
TI - The Khmer Rouge Genocide Trial and the Marcos Human Rights Victims: the Quest for Justice and Reparations
JO - SUVANNABHUMI
PY - 2015
VL - 7
IS - 2
PB - Korea Institute for ASEAN Studies
SP - 79
EP - 103
SN - 2092-738X
AB - Just how does one make sense of the genocide perpetrated by the Khmer Rouge during its rule in the 70’s and the numerous human rights violations in the Philippines during the Marcos period? Like the conflicts that have marked human history at the close of the 20th century, Southeast Asia is no exception, similar to the many attempts to come to terms with the past and put to account wrongdoers worldwide. The paper is an attempt to historicize these two seemingly unrelated events and analyze them from the synoptic frameworks of transitional justice and reparations. Similar to the experiences faced by many societies transitioning towards democratic rule, notably in Latin America, the dilemma of whether to pursue justice or preserve the peace and the newfound status quo has characterized the length at which justice had eluded the victims in Cambodia and the Philippines. Yet, no matter what the limits are in pursuing accountability, or these so called historical injustices, closure is still achievable. The paper would like to argue that closure is possible when one, all or a combination of the following, depending on the gravity of the crime, is present—truth-telling, prosecution for the crimes committed, and a grant of compensation.
KW - Khmer Rouge;Marcos human rights victims;reparations;human rights in Southeast Asia;history and closure;amending historical injustices
DO - 10.22801/svn.2015.7.2.79
ER -

Meynardo P. Mendoza. (2015). The Khmer Rouge Genocide Trial and the Marcos Human Rights Victims: the Quest for Justice and Reparations. SUVANNABHUMI, 7(2), 79-103.

Meynardo P. Mendoza. 2015, "The Khmer Rouge Genocide Trial and the Marcos Human Rights Victims: the Quest for Justice and Reparations", SUVANNABHUMI, vol.7, no.2 pp.79-103. Available from: doi:10.22801/svn.2015.7.2.79

Meynardo P. Mendoza "The Khmer Rouge Genocide Trial and the Marcos Human Rights Victims: the Quest for Justice and Reparations" SUVANNABHUMI 7.2 pp.79-103 (2015) : 79.

Meynardo P. Mendoza. The Khmer Rouge Genocide Trial and the Marcos Human Rights Victims: the Quest for Justice and Reparations. 2015; 7(2), 79-103. Available from: doi:10.22801/svn.2015.7.2.79

Meynardo P. Mendoza. "The Khmer Rouge Genocide Trial and the Marcos Human Rights Victims: the Quest for Justice and Reparations" SUVANNABHUMI 7, no.2 (2015) : 79-103.doi: 10.22801/svn.2015.7.2.79

Meynardo P. Mendoza. The Khmer Rouge Genocide Trial and the Marcos Human Rights Victims: the Quest for Justice and Reparations. SUVANNABHUMI, 7(2), 79-103. doi: 10.22801/svn.2015.7.2.79

Meynardo P. Mendoza. The Khmer Rouge Genocide Trial and the Marcos Human Rights Victims: the Quest for Justice and Reparations. SUVANNABHUMI. 2015; 7(2) 79-103. doi: 10.22801/svn.2015.7.2.79

Meynardo P. Mendoza. The Khmer Rouge Genocide Trial and the Marcos Human Rights Victims: the Quest for Justice and Reparations. 2015; 7(2), 79-103. Available from: doi:10.22801/svn.2015.7.2.79

Meynardo P. Mendoza. "The Khmer Rouge Genocide Trial and the Marcos Human Rights Victims: the Quest for Justice and Reparations" SUVANNABHUMI 7, no.2 (2015) : 79-103.doi: 10.22801/svn.2015.7.2.79