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At least 20 soldiers killed in Cambodian army base explosion | Scoop

27042024 explosion at army base Kg Speu province, Cambodia - Social media — The cause of the explosion remains unknown as investigations into the incident at the army base in Kampong Speu province continue. – Social media pic, April 27, 2024

At least 20 soldiers killed in Cambodian army base explosion

PM announces tragedy, pledges financial support, offering US$20,000 to families of each deceased soldier and compensation for the injured

Scoop Reporters

Updated 27 April, 2024

27 April, 2024

10:40 PM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR – At least 20 soldiers were killed and several injured in an explosion at an army base in western Cambodia, said Prime Minister Hun Manet.

The ammunition blast took place this afternoon in the Kampong Speu province, he posted on Facebook.

“I am deeply shocked to receive the news of the ammunition explosion incident.

“At the same time, I would like to provide financial support to the families of the dead soldiers with US$20,000 each and 20 million riels (approximately US$4,913) for each injured soldier.”

He also expressed his condolences to the victims’ families and assured that the government would pay for funerals and compensation.

So far, no details have been given as to what caused the explosion.

While the injured are being treated at the hospital, the one-storey army base is still smouldering, as residents shared the photos online.

Hun Manet graduated from the US military academy at West Point and was promoted to a four-star general before he was elected as prime minister.

He succeeded his autocratic father, Hun Sen. – April 27, 2024

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