No need to panic, nobody tried to attack Cambodia's Strongman in his fortress

Translation from Khmer by Socheata

Communiqué from Cambodia’s Strongman (aka Hun Sen) Office

28 June 2008

On Sunday 28 June 2009, at 7:30PM, near Tuol Krasaing Fortress, Kandal Province, a fire burnt down an army vehicle and caused a number of explosions of ammunition on this vehicle. Both the driver and his helper was injured, one of them sustained serious injuries.

After the fire was put completely down, and following a detailed report to Prime minister Hun Sen, the latter authorized his office to report this regrettable incident to the public.

TV and radio stations should broadcast this communiqué.

(Signed) Slat Sopheap

Phnom Penh revealed the existence of "safety fortress" in Tuol Krasaing, Hun Sen's residence

Military Buildings Inaugurated

Phnom Penh, January 25, 2008
AKP

Twelve military buildings of Tuol Krasaing safety fortress in Takmao district’s Takmao commune, Kandal province, have been put into use.

The military barracks were inaugurated on Jan. 24 in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in charge of the Council Ministers’ office Sok An.

Speaking at the event, Deputy Prime Minister Sok An, also representative of Prime Minister Samdech Decho Hun Sen, attached the body-guards’ importance to safety and security provided to the top government leaders, as well as to the political stability and social security being insured, thus contributing to the royal government policy’s poverty alleviation.

In addition to safety and security offered to senior government officials, mainly Prime Minister Samdech Decho Hun Sen and his wife, the Cambodian premier’s body guards gave an urgent assistance to Cambodian victims living in area hit by flooding, draught, and storm.

The barracks along with the laying of drainage system and other facilities, located on an area of more than five hectares, were constructed with a fund of more than 6.7 million U.S. dollars provided by the charity.