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Cambodian opposition politician jailed for incitement
Reuters, Published on 26/12/2024
» PHNOM PENH - A Cambodian opposition politician was sentenced on Thursday to two years in jail and banned from elections for inciting social unrest, his lawyer said, the latest in a series of cases that activists say are attempts to silence government critics.
New Cambodian PM proclaims ambitious vision
AFP, Published on 24/08/2023
» PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet pledged on Thursday to make the kingdom a “high-income country” by 2050 while boosting food security and access to healthcare, but offered little in the way of concrete plans for achieving the ambitious goals.
Cambodian lawmakers elect Hun Sen's son as next leader
AFP, Published on 22/08/2023
» PHNOM PENH - Cambodia's parliament on Tuesday elected long-time ruler Hun Sen's eldest son as the new prime minister, sealing a dynastic handover of power after last month's one-sided polls.
Hun Manet: Cambodia's new prime minister
AFP, Published on 22/08/2023
» PHNOM PENH - Hun Manet has an economics degree from England and graduated from the US military academy West Point, but there are few expectations he will uphold Western liberal ideals when he succeeds his father as Cambodia's prime minister.
Family matters in new Cambodian government
AFP, Published on 10/08/2023
» PHNOM PENH: Outgoing Cambodian leader Hun Sen on Thursday unveiled the country’s new government, headed by his eldest son and including his youngest son and his nephew in senior roles.
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 marks birthday with election victory confirmation
AFP, Published on 05/08/2023
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's outgoing leader Hun Sen marked his 71st birthday Saturday with official confirmation of his ruling party's landslide win in recent one-sided polls, paving the way for a smooth transfer of power to his eldest son.
Hun Sen stepping down as Cambodian PM
AFP and Bloomberg, 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
AFP, 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
AFP, 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.