Phnom Penh (FN), March 17 - Lieutenant General Mao Sophan, Commander of Brigade 70, gave a special exclusive interview with Fresh News CEO Lim Chea Vutha regarding Chun Chanbuth, Deputy Director of US-based Radio Free Asia, asking for assistance to escape from the murder of the American CIA.

FN CEO: Yesterday Prime Minister Hun Sen, from Sydney, has informed that Chun Chanbuth has requested your assistance to protect his safety while in Cambodia. In this case, could you describe to the public?

Lieu. General Mao: Chun Chanbuth messaged to me through WhatsApp on March 15, 2017 to ask for my assistance to protect him from the murder of American CIA like Kem Ley. At 10:00 pm on March 22, 2017, I managed three men to escort him from Phnom Penh International Airport to Sunway Hotel. On March 23, 2017, at 12:15 pm, Rotha Visal, former staff of RFA, arranged a meeting for me and Chun Chanbuth. We had a lot of talks. I had a complete recording of my conversation with Chun Chanbuth.

FN CEO: What information did Chun Chanbuth used to provide to you?

Lieu. General Mao: In the past, Chun Chanbuth had mentioned some of the issues at RFA. He wanted to quit, but did not know. He told me that he had to follow the United States, saying what they want, otherwise, would be killed.

Prime Minister Hun Sen, on Friday, said in a meeting with approximately a thousand Cambodian people in Sydney that Chun Chanbuth used to request assistance from Lieutenant Gen. Mao and General Hun Manet to protect his life from being killed by American CIA like Kem Ley.

Prime Minister Hun Sen also stated that Chun Chanbuth used to be a spy for him.
=FRESH NEWS