Brigade 70 (B-70)
The Brigade 70 or B-70 is an elite VIP protection unit for Prime Minister Hun Sen, until he created the Prime Minister's Bodyguard Unit to take over its responsibilities in 2009.[1][2]
| Brigade 70 | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Cambodia |
| Allegiance | HM The King |
| Branch | Royal Cambodian Army |
| Type | Special Forces |
| Role | Close quarters combat Hostage rescue Intelligence-gathering Special operations VVIP protection |
| Part of | Royal Cambodian Armed Forces |
| Nickname(s) | B-70 |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Chhab Peakdey |
History
Its history is traced back to the Phnon Penh-based Khmer Rouge unit, in charge of detaining and beating anyone to make them confess that they're Khmer Rouge fighters.[3] After the Paris Peace Accords were signed in 1991, the unit became known as Regiment 70.[3] They later became known as Brigade 70 in 1993.[3]
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