A mobile bus, stationed at a rural school in Cambodia’s Kampong Thom province, is dedicated to educating students about the atrocities committed during the Khmer Rouge regime.
Under the Khmer Rouge, more than 1.7 million Cambodians, roughly a quarter of the population, were killed by execution, torture and starvation between 1975 and 1979 before the regime was overthrown.
Through posters, learning kits, and interactive audiovisual displays, students are guided through the harrowing timeline of the Khmer Rouge era, culminating in the tribunal and its convictions.
Operated by the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC), the bus aims to keep history alive and combat misinformation, ensuring that the younger generation understands the brutal history that shaped their nation.
Survivors like Leng Nan and Keo Sokhareatrei share their heart-wrenching stories, bringing to light the personal tragedies endured during the Khmer Rouge's reign.
As Cambodia marks 50 years since the regime's rise, initiatives like this mobile bus play a crucial role in educating the public and preserving the memories of those who suffered.
By traveling across all 25 provinces, the bus fosters a commitment to remembrance, helping to ensure that history informs the future and prevents the recurrence of such atrocities.