The Last Witness to a Genocide: Bou Meng's Haunting Legacy The passing of Bou Meng, one of only a few survivors of the Khmer Rouge's Tuol Sleng torture house, marks the end of an era in Cambodia's tumultuous history.
As a painter, witness, and advocate for justice, Bou Meng's life was a testament to the indomitable human spirit.
Bou Meng's survival was a fluke – he was spared execution due to his painting skills, which he used to create propaganda posters for the Khmer Rouge.