At least 1.7 million people perished under the Khmer Rouge 1975-1979 rule . The ultra-Maoists were bent on creating agrarian utopia . They killed up to a quarter of Cambodia’s population in their quest for power and wealth. The U.N. confirmed to CNN that the OIOS , the U.N. 's internal affairs body , has investigated corruption in the court administration but would not share the results . CNN documentary examines Cambodia 's attempts to confront violent past .
At least 1.7 million people perished under the Khmer Rouge 1975-1979 rule . The ultra-Maoists were bent on creating agrarian utopia . They killed up to a quarter of Cambodia’s population in their quest for power and wealth. CNN documentary examines Cambodia 's attempts to confront violent past .