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Sebastian Strangio is a journalist and author focusing on Southeast Asia. Since 2008, his reporting from across the region has appeared in more than 30 leading publications in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

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Khmer Rouge's 'first lady,' charged with genocide, dies at 83
Articles / Nikkei Asian Review

Khmer Rouge’s ‘first lady,’ charged with genocide, dies at 83

by Sebastian Strangio on Aug 29, 2015 • No Comments
Ieng Thirith, the highest-ranking woman in the genocidal Khmer Rouge regime, has died in Cambodia after a long illness, according to a United Nations-backed tribunal that is trying former regime leaders in Phnom Penh.
How a Brutal Khmer Rouge Leader Died 'Not Guilty'
Articles / The Atlantic

How a Brutal Khmer Rouge Leader Died ‘Not Guilty’

by Sebastian Strangio on Apr 2, 2013 • No Comments
A verdict was never reached in Ieng Sary’s human rights abuses case. His story reveals the limitations of international tribunals.

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