His remains was moved to Minusma city in Bamako on February 13, and a funeral service was performed there on February 16 with the involvement of the UN envoy, foreign commanders of peacekeeping forces, and Malian government officials.
On the morning of March 1, NPMEC spokesman Kosal Malinda paid her respects to the deceased and sent her sympathies to his family, telling The Post that Chivoan’s passing marked the passing of an exceptional member of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF).
“Chivoan’s bravery is highly valued on a national and international level. His passing represents the loss of one of the most exceptional human resources in the RCAF “She spoke.
