Vlogging international criminal justice digital optics at the Khmer Rouge Tribunal

Some of the young fans of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) TikTok channel. Many young people are actively engaging with the account. - Photo: ECCC

PHNOM PENH: In a digital age where social media reigns supreme, the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) has ventured into uncharted territory: TikTok.

Yes, you read that right. This international court, tasked with addressing the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge regime, has taken to a platform known for dance videos and viral trends to engage with Cambodia’s young population as it works toward accountability for one of the most harrowing chapters of the 20th century.