The Last Survivor of S-21 | Roanoke News

Bou Meng, one of only seven survivors of the Khmer Rouge’s S-21 prison, has died at 85 — his life a testament to unimaginable suffering and resilience. Forced into painting portraits of Pol Pot and other regime figures, his artistic skill became his lifeline during nearly two years of torture. His testimony was pivotal in Cambodia’s genocide trials, helping convict former commandant Duch. As the last of the S-21 survivors, Bou Meng’s death leaves a profound void — a chilling reminder of the 1.7 million lives lost under the Khmer Rouge, and the urgent need to preserve their stories. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b2cce45e517d529c