Phnom Penh (FN), Feb. 7 – Myanmar reportedly released the detained Australian professor Sean Turnell on 6 February 2022 as per Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen’s request.

“The release is indeed the senior general’s credit, but at least I also contributed as the rotating chair of ASEAN,” the premier spoke at the inauguration ceremony for the official use of China-aided National Road No. 7 rehabilitation project in Kratie province on Monday.

"During the talks with senior general Min Aung Hlaing on 7-8 January 2022, Cambodian premier has raised the case of professor Sean Turnell as requested by Australian foreign minister and the general has given his assurance that he will reconsider the case once the judiciary process is over,” Cambodian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Chum Sounry told Fresh News late Sunday (6 Feb).

“Professor Turnell's detention is unjust, and we reject the allegations against him,” Australian foreign minister Marise Payne said in a statement released on Sunday.
=FRESH NEWS