Memory and the everyday landscape of violence in post-genocide Cambodia

Research reveals that Cambodia's genocide, while officially memorialized at Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek, extends beyond these sites to unmarked locations like the Sre Lieu mass grave and Kampong Chhnang Airfield. These overlooked sites serve as critical lenses for understanding the politics of memory, transitional justice, and the interplay between remembering and forgetting in post-genocide landscapes. The study employs a case study approach to argue that unremarked sites of violence offer deeper insights into contemporary societal dynamics, challenging conventional narratives by highlighting their significance as political resources.

Tyner, J. A., Alvarez, G. B., & Colucci, A. R. (2012). Memory and the everyday landscape of violence in post-genocide Cambodia. Social & Cultural Geography, 13(8), 853–871. https://doi.org/10.1080/14649365.2012.734847