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Sam Rainsy says Cambodian criminal-wealth could buy hundreds of F-16s
Published on 13/08/2025
» Criminals operating in Cambodia are raking in about US$19 billion a year according to exiled opposition leader Sam Rainsy, who pointed out that is enough to buy 292 F-16 fighter jets.
Opposition leader says Hun Sen fears collapse of ‘criminal’ regime
Published on 28/06/2025
» Hun Sen’s recent outburst against Thailand is not rooted in patriotism but in fear of the potential collapse of a regime “deeply entangled with international criminal networks”, says exiled Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy.
Defusing Thai-Cambodian border row
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 13/06/2025
» At issue in the ongoing border standoff between the Thai and Cambodian armed forces is timing and circumstance. In less than two weeks, a seemingly minor border skirmish intensified into a full-scale military confrontation. What is being overlooked in the thick of mutual antagonism and ultranationalism on both sides is when and how the current round of confrontation transpired. Getting its origins right is crucial to finding ways and means for conflict resolution.
Myanmar eyes return to Asean fold
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 13/02/2024
» To understand the current game plan of Myanmar's military regime, it is perhaps a good time to remind ourselves of the letter written by former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on Aug 19, 2022. The rather blunt personal letter urged the junta leader to implement the Five-Point Consensus (5PC), saying that if he fails to do so, his Asean colleagues might ban Myanmar from all meetings and recognise the National Unity Government (NUG). In short, Asean would give the seat to the NUG. The letter angered the general, and Hun Sen's practical advice was ignored, including his call for amnesty for four activists who had been sentenced to death. For the past three years, Myanmar's seat at Asean's high-level meetings has been left vacant. Then, on Feb 29, the seat was occupied temporarily.
Cambodian king appoints Hun Sen's son as new PM
AFP, Published on 07/08/2023
» PHNOM PENH - Hun Manet was appointed Cambodia's new leader by the king on Monday, after having effectively been given the post from his father, who ruled for nearly four decades.
Cambodian king appoints Hun Sen's son new PM
AFP, Published on 07/08/2023
» PHNOM PENH: Hun Manet was appointed Cambodia's new leader by the king on Monday, after having effectively been given the post by his father, who has ruled for nearly four decades.
Hun Sen stepping down as Cambodian PM
Published on 26/07/2023
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, one of the world’s longest-serving leaders, said Wednesday he will resign and hand power to his eldest son after almost four decades of hardline rule.
Cambodian heir apparent hails poll victory, defying international criticism
Published on 24/07/2023
» Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen's heir apparent insisted Monday on the legitimacy of elections his party won against no meaningful opposition, defying international criticism that the polls were neither free nor fair.
Cambodia polls close with victory for Hun Sen all but certain
Published on 23/07/2023
» Vote counting got under way Sunday in Cambodia's general election, which long-time leader Hun Sen is all but guaranteed to win as he looks to secure his legacy by handing the reins to his eldest son.
Cambodia votes as Hun Sen near-guaranteed election win
AFP, Published on 23/07/2023
» PHNOM PENH - Cambodians voted Sunday in an election that longtime leader Hun Sen is all but guaranteed to win as he looks to secure his legacy by handing the reins to his eldest son.