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7/1/2009 12:40:37 PM EST
Khmer Rouge survivor's paintings saved his life
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – (AP) A survivor of the Khmer Rouge's main prison said Wednesday that his ability to paint larger-than-life images of the regime's late leader, Pol Pot, and portraits of other communist icons helped save his life.
Bou Meng was put to work painting portraits that glorified Mao Zedong of China and North … Full version (available to lexis.com subscribers) Create an account or login to post comments.