Only representatives of the Cambodia National Rescue Party and Funcinpec were present at the forum.
The “Law on the Denial of Crimes Committed During the Period of Democratic Kampuchea,” which uses the official name for the Khmer Rouge, is set for National Assembly debate Friday.
Sam Rainsy barred over concerns his presence may upset Cambodian authorities ahead of July elections.
The Khmer Krom people say they continue to suffer rights abuses under the Vietnamese government.
Chhim Sotheara’s testimony comes amid participation in court proceedings by a number of victims of the Khmer Rouge, who filed complaints as civil parties.
Ou Virak, head of the Cambodian Center for Human Rights, told “Hello VOA” that if hundreds of thousands of garment workers vote, they could make a real difference in the election.
Yorm Bopha appeared before the court for a hearing that lasted more than five hours, as hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside to demand her release.
Chhum Mey, who was one of only a handful of survivors at Tuol Sleng, told reporters Tuesday he would give Kem Sokha 10 days to apologize for his reported remarks.
The hunger strike follows a violent clash last week between demonstrators and police that ended when three water canons were set upon protesters in the capital.
At a conference last week, supporters of the law said it needs to move faster, to curb corruption and increase government transparency.
Election monitors and analysts say the ruling party and the opposition have begun an unofficial campaign, as a war of words heats up well ahead of the official campaign period.
Cambodia has seen an explosion in the use of online and mobile technology, particularly social media platforms like Facebook.
Little changes have been made in the work place, the employee said, despite promises from Wing Star management.
Four more suspects have yet to have defense attorneys put forward to the court.
The walk marked Visak Bochea Day, an annual holiday celebrating the life, death and enlightenment of Buddha.
Divon Lan, product manager of Google’s Next Wave Emerging Markets program, recently spoke to VOA Khmer about what the new service means for the average Cambodian.
Om Yentieng, who is also the head of the Anti-Corruption Unit, told reporters that he had heavily criticized Subedi’s latest report.
Hun Sen has in the past refused to see Surya Subedi, following the envoy’s critical remarks on the country’s rights environment.
Factory management said there was not a serious problem but that a rumor of an electrical malfunction was enough to scare workers.
Police said late Monday they are trying to rescue the trapped miners, near Romtum village, Rovieng district, but the shaft is very deep and old, making rescue efforts difficult.
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