41.   Cambodian officials and Thai military sources, who in the past maintained close links to the Khmer Rouge, have heard reports that Pol Pot is seriously ill.

42.   Cambodian officials asked the Indonesian president to provide expertise in mining and oil exploration, the ambassador said.

43.   Cambodian officials blamed several of the murders on Khmer Rouge guerrillas, who have tried to win popular support by playing on historic Cambodian fears of Vietnamese territorial ambitions.

44.   Cambodian officials have warned that their country is becoming a haven for smugglers of all types.

45.   Cambodian officials of the international police agency Interpol said Friday they are investigating reports that Japanese organized crime has established a major base of operations in Phnom Penh.

46.   Cambodian officials reacted with disappointment Friday at criticism by the United States that Cambodia has failed to stem the trafficking of humans.

47.   Cambodian officials said recently they believe Howes and his interpreter are still alive and being held at a Khmer Rouge base.

48.   Cambodian officials said Saturday they knew in advance about an armed assault on government offices in downtown Phnom Penh but were unable to stop it.

49.   Cambodian officials said Thursday that sending a letter to the United Nations or releasing a public statement were among the options being considered to reopen the aborted talks.

50.   However, top Cambodian military officials contacted Friday by The Associated Press said they were unaware of the case.