Gag Order on Lawyers Sparked by Comments in Mfone Case
A controversial order instructing lawyers to consult the Cambodian Bar Association before making public statements was triggered by comments made by an attorney involved in the high-profile legal battle involving mobile operator Mfone, a spokesman confirmed on Monday. Kuoy Thunna—who is representing Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei in its battle to recover more than $65 million in unpaid bills from the bankrupt Mfone—was told in a letter dated January 31—also posted on the Bar Association’s website—to cease speaking to the media. ... During both injunctions against Mfone, Mr. Thunna spoke to reporters about the details of the cases. And in comments published the day before the Bar Association’s letter, Mr. Thunna told a reporter that the transfer of subscribers was a breach of the injunction against Mfone. ...
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