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Cambodian prisoners released amid chaotic Phnom Penh scenes
Witnesses describe prisoners being evacuated under guard at the city edge as Cambodian officers and civilians flee in a city under siege. Dith Pran negotiated with captors while looted goods and refugees crowd the streets. Lon Non and Brig. Gen Chim Chuan were among officials at the Information Ministry as Premier Long Boret faced possible execution. A Communist official reassured officials of no reprisals, while noting U S aid to Phnom Penh had been halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dith Pran
Information Ministry
Lon Non
Lon Nol
Chim Chuan
Long Boret
Sirik Matak
Congress