Khieu Samphan
Cambodian politician and war criminal
Khieu Samphan (Khmer: ខៀវ សំផន; born July 27, 1931)[2] is a former Cambodian communist politician. He was the president of the state of Democratic Kampuchea (Cambodia) from 1976 until 1979.
Khieu Samphan | |
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| President of the State Presidium of Democratic Kampuchea | |
| In office April 11, 1976 – January 7, 1979 | |
| Leader | Pol Pot |
| Preceded by | Norodom Sihanouk |
| Succeeded by | Post abolished |
| Prime Minister of Democratic Kampuchea Acting | |
| In office April 4, 1976 – April 14, 1976 | |
| President | Norodom Sihanouk himself |
| Preceded by | Penn Nouth |
| Succeeded by | Pol Pot |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 July 1931 Svay Rieng, French Indochina |
| Political party | Communist Party |
| Other political affiliations | Sangkum (1958-1967) |
| Spouse(s) | So Socheat[1] |
He was one of the most powerful officials in the Khmer Rouge movement, although Pol Pot remained the General Secretary (highest official) in the party.
Samphan is the second oldest living former Khmer Rouge leader, alongside Nuon Chea. On August 7, 2014, they were convicted and received life sentences for crimes against humanity during the Cambodian Genocide.[3]
References change
- ↑ "Mrs. SO Socheat". eccc.gov.kh. Retrieved 21 March 2014.
- ↑ "KHIEU Samphan". Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
- ↑ McKirdy, Euan (7 August 2014). "Top Khmer Rouge leaders found guilty of crimes against humanity, sentenced to life in prison". CNN. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
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