Cambodian prime minister admits 'mistake', says Australian economist Sean Turnell still detained in Myanmar
ABCCambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has admitted an "unintentional mistake" in saying detained Australian Sean Turnell had been freed in Myanmar, after the junta denied releasing the economist. Key points: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen met with Myanmar's junta chief last month, and passed on Australia's request to free Sean Turnell Professor Turnell was charged with violating Myanmar's official secrets law Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne called on Myanmar to release the Australian economist Professor Turnell was working as an advisor to Myanmar civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi when he was detained shortly after the coup in February last year. On Monday, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said Professor Turnell had "been released" the previous day, but by the evening he issued a retraction on Facebook saying he had "received the wrong information". On Monday, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne called on Myanmar to release Professor Turnell, and said Australian officials should be able to observe his court proceedings.
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