Pronunciation: [ˈɛkk] (IPA) 
The word "ECCC" is spelled using three letters: "E," "C," and "C." In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /iː siː siː/. This means that the first letter "E" is pronounced as a long "ee" sound, while the two "C's" are pronounced as "ss" sounds. "ECCC" is often used as an abbreviation for "Emerald City Comic Con," a popular comic book and pop culture convention held annually in Seattle, Washington.
The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC), also known as the Khmer Rouge Tribunal, is an internationalized criminal tribunal established in 2006 with the aim of prosecuting and judging the crimes committed during the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia from 1975 to 1979.
ECCC is a unique hybrid court, integrating elements of both Cambodian and international law, consisting of a combination of international judges and Cambodian judges. Its mandate is to provide accountability, promote justice, and uphold the rule of law by addressing the grave atrocities that occurred during the Khmer Rouge period.
The ECCC focuses on prosecuting crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide, and other serious offenses committed during the Khmer Rouge era. It seeks to establish individual criminal responsibility for these crimes while recognizing the collective suffering of the Cambodian people during that time. The court conducts fair and impartial trials, giving victims an opportunity to testify and have their experiences heard.
The ECCC has been involved in significant investigations against several high-ranking Khmer Rouge officials, resulting in a number of convictions, including those of Nuon Chea and Khieu Samphan, two of the regime's most influential leaders. This court plays a crucial role in the process of transitional justice in Cambodia, promoting reconciliation, honoring the memory of the victims, and ensuring that the horrors of the past are not forgotten, but rather confronted and learned from.
