Governing memory: Justice, reconciliation and outreach at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia

Outreach efforts by the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) shape public memory, often producing acquiescence or resistance to official narratives of justice and reconciliation. The study reveals that museum and memorial sites, along with public forums, serve as key arenas where conflicting memories of political violence are contested and reframed. While outreach aims to license a dominant reading of Cambodia's past, it encounters ambivalent and resistant responses, illustrating broader challenges to the ECCC's legitimacy. This analysis highlights the complex interplay between institutional efforts to govern memory and public engagement with historical narratives.

Manning, P. (2011). Governing memory: Justice, reconciliation and outreach at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia. Memory Studies, 5(2), 165–181. https://doi.org/10.1177/1750698011405183