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We Had No Choice

Three former Khmer Rouge describe their orders to eliminate traitors and spies.

07/11/2011 | Rating NR

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We Had No Choice

Clip: Season 24 Episode 4 | 3m 12s

Three former Khmer Rouge describe their orders to eliminate traitors and spies.

In this clip from 'Enemies of the People,' journalist Thet Sambath sits down with three former Khmer Rouge officials to ask them about their actions in the "killing fields." Sister Em, Khoun and Suon describe the chain of command in the Khmer Rouge regime, and the necessity of carrying out orders in order to survive the Khmer Rouge years.

07/11/2011 | Rating NR

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Major funding for POV is provided by PBS, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Wyncote Foundation, Reva & David Logan Foundation, the Open Society Foundations and the...

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