Denies rift over untried suspects caused move
(NEWSER) - The international prosecutor at the Khmer Rouge war crimes tribunal has abruptly resigned, the Independent reports. Robert Petit insisted that the resignation is due to family reasons, but he warned that the court is in danger from corruption and political meddling from Cambodian government official. Five former Khmer Rouge cadres have been charged with crimes against humanity but Petit has long insisted more should be tried. More»