There was no immediate response from the Phnom Penh Government, which had been quick to agree to the cease-fire.

Until recently, the Phnom Penh Government would not directly confirm that it was holding political prisoners.

This month he indicated that he might be able to reach an accommodation with the Phnom Penh Government under certain conditions.

The Phnom Penh Government is said to have 40,000 to 45,000.

The Vietnamese back the Phnom Penh Government in its battle against the three guerrilla groups.

It became the only major nation outside the Soviet bloc to recognize the Phnom Penh Government.

But his arrest could create problems with the current Phnom Penh Government.

During the last 10 years, the Phnom Penh Government has learned how to conduct an election campaign.

Perhaps they think the Phnom Penh Government will collapse from corruption.

This would reduce the number supporting the Phnom Penh Government to about 70,000, by Western estimates.