PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen on Sunday ordered one of many handful of unbiased media broadcasters to close down for publishing an article he stated deliberately slandered his son in reference to the nation’s aid help to earthquake victims in Turkey.

The article revealed by VOD, which additionally owns a radio station, centered across the signing of a authorities resolution to donate $100,000 to Turkey. It alleged that Lt. Gen. Hun Manet, an elder son of Hun Sen who can be the commander of the military and has been nominated by the ruling social gathering to succeed his father in future elections, had signed the doc on Hun Sen’s behalf.

Hun Sen had earlier given VOD 72 hours to confirm the information with the Data Ministry and to apologize to Hun Manet and the federal government. On Sunday night, Hun Sen however ordered the ministry to revoke VOD’s license and stated he can’t settle for a letter of apology provided by the media group.

Hun Sen stated the article misinterpreted the information and that solely the prime minister has the authority to make choices on international assist.

VOD stated it was an unintentional mistake.

Hun Sen stated VOD had till 10 a.m. Monday to stop broadcasting, and international nations who fund the group ought to get their a refund.

Hun Sen has dominated Cambodia for many years and has launched a sweeping crackdown on opponents and unbiased media.