Cambodia’s Hun Sen, Asia’s longest-serving leader, says he’ll step down and his son will take over
1 year, 4 months ago

Cambodia’s Hun Sen, Asia’s longest-serving leader, says he’ll step down and his son will take over

LA Times  

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, shown voting Sunday in an election that observers say was unfair, plans to hand power to his son. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said Wednesday he will step down in August and hand the position to his oldest son, though Asia’s longest-serving leader is expected to continue to wield significant power. The widely anticipated move comes after the autocratic Hun Sen‘s Cambodian People’s Party secured a landslide victory on Sunday in elections that Western countries and rights organizations criticized as neither free nor fair, partially because the country’s main opposition was barred from competing. The rise to power of Hun Sen’s son — 45-year-old Hun Manet, who won his first seat in Parliament just days ago and is chief of the country’s army — is part of a larger generational shift: Many younger lawmakers are expected to take up ministerial positions, including Hun Sen’s youngest son and others related to other older party members. The European Union criticized the vote as having been “conducted in a restricted political and civic space where the opposition, civil society and the media were unable to function effectively without hindrance.” The United States took steps to impose visa restrictions “on individuals who undermined democracy” after determining the elections were “neither free nor fair.” Cambodians in general, however, seem to think Hun Manet is qualified to take over from his father, Ou Virak said.

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Cambodia pulls out of a regional development pact after protests
3 months ago

Cambodia pulls out of a regional development pact after protests

Associated Press  

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said he was pulling his country out of a development agreement with neighboring Vietnam and Laos following protests that it was benefiting foreign interests. Critics on social media have focused on land concessions in border areas particularly with Vietnam, a highly sensitive issue because of Cambodia’s historical antagonism toward its larger …

Cambodia's ex-leader Hun Sen becomes senate president
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Cambodia's ex-leader Hun Sen becomes senate president

The Hindu  

Former Cambodian leader Hun Sen was promoted to senate president on Wednesday, taking over a key ceremonial role less than a year after handing power to his son. Hun Sen stepped down in August after nearly four decades of iron-fisted rule, passing the baton to his eldest son Hun Manet following a landslide win in national polls held without any …

Cambodia’s ruling party wins Senate election, paving the way for Hun Sen to act as its president
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Cambodia’s ruling party wins Senate election, paving the way for Hun Sen to act as its president

Associated Press  

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — The long-ruling Cambodian People’s Party has won an expected landslide victory in the election for the country’s Senate, the National Election Committee has confirmed. The vote paves the way for Hun Sen, who is the ruling party president, to become Senate President, allowing him to hold an official position in government after stepping down last year …

Cambodia’s new prime minister wins lawmakers’ approval for his youngest brother to become his deputy
10 months ago

Cambodia’s new prime minister wins lawmakers’ approval for his youngest brother to become his deputy

Associated Press  

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Six months after becoming Cambodia’s new prime minister, the eldest son of the country’s long-serving autocratic leader on Wednesday won approval from lawmakers to have his youngest brother take the post of deputy premier. Last August, Hun Manet, 46, the son of longtime leader Hun Sen and Cambodia’s military chief, became the prime minister after having …

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet’s Rise to the Top of the CPP Leadership
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet’s Rise to the Top of the CPP Leadership

The Diplomat  

In its most recent national party congress in December, the ruling Cambodian People’s Party appointed Prime Minister Hun Manet as its newest vice president. Manet, as the new vice president, will be added to the official posters alongside Hun Sen and Samrin, according to a new directive from the CPP Central Committee’s secretariat. While Hun Sen, who will likely replace …

Cambodia’s leader holds talks in neighboring Vietnam on first visit since becoming prime minister
1 year ago

Cambodia’s leader holds talks in neighboring Vietnam on first visit since becoming prime minister

Associated Press  

HANOI, Vietnam — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met with his Vietnamese counterpart on Monday on an official visit to boost relations between the neighboring Southeast Asian countries that are close but historically complicated. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Hun Manet attended a welcome ceremony in the capital, Hanoi, where they reviewed an honor guard before holding talks …

New Thai prime minister pays friendly visit to neighboring Cambodia's own new leader
1 year, 2 months ago

New Thai prime minister pays friendly visit to neighboring Cambodia's own new leader

The Independent  

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Hun Sen’s Legacy Is the Defeat of Western Foreign Policy
1 year, 3 months ago

Hun Sen’s Legacy Is the Defeat of Western Foreign Policy

The Diplomat  

Cambodia’s Hun Sen, the world’s longest serving prime minister, last month handed over power to his eldest son, having vanquished all opposition during his 38 years in power. In 1993, when Cambodia was constituting itself as a pluralist democracy and the United Nations-administered elections saw four parties elected to the National Assembly, Cambodia’s GDP was just $2.53 billion at current …

China welcomes Cambodian and Zambian leaders as it forges deeper ties with Global South
1 year, 3 months ago

China welcomes Cambodian and Zambian leaders as it forges deeper ties with Global South

The Independent  

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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet visits country’s close ally China on his 1st official trip abroad
1 year, 3 months ago

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet visits country’s close ally China on his 1st official trip abroad

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet arrived in Beijing on Thursday on his first official trip abroad since taking office last month. Hun Manet was expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and other officials in the capital and to attend a weekend trade and investment expo in southern China, according to Cambodia’s Foreign Ministry. After his meetings in …

Cambodia's new Prime Minister Hun Manet heads to close ally China for his first official trip abroad
1 year, 3 months ago

Cambodia's new Prime Minister Hun Manet heads to close ally China for his first official trip abroad

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet …

As Expected, Hun Sen Trumps in One-Sided Cambodian Election
1 year, 4 months ago

As Expected, Hun Sen Trumps in One-Sided Cambodian Election

The Diplomat  

Prime Minister Hun Sen has extended his absolute authority over Cambodia, trouncing a feeble opposition in the July 23 general election and paving the way for a transfer of power to his eldest son Hun Manet within a month of the vote. But the result was a mere formality in the promotion of Hun Manet, a prospect made clear mere …

Cambodian Parliament approves longtime leader’s son as prime minister as part of generational change
1 year, 4 months ago

Cambodian Parliament approves longtime leader’s son as prime minister as part of generational change

Associated Press  

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — The son of longtime autocratic Cambodian leader Hun Sen was sworn in Tuesday as the country’s new prime minister, part of a generational change in top positions in the Southeast Asian nation. In his acceptance speech to the National Assembly, Cambodia’s lower house of Parliament, Hun Manet said the examples set by his father and the …

Cambodia parliament elects Hun Sen’s son, Hun Manet, as new PM
1 year, 4 months ago

Cambodia parliament elects Hun Sen’s son, Hun Manet, as new PM

Al Jazeera  

Hun Manet is now the prime minister but Hun Sen will remain very much at the centre of power, analysts say. Hun Manet now has the prime minister’s title but Hun Sen will remain very much at the centre of power and politics in Cambodia – symbolically and literally, according to observers and the political opposition. Exiled opposition leader Sam …

China’s foreign minister visits Cambodia days after incumbent premier hands off the job to his son
1 year, 4 months ago

China’s foreign minister visits Cambodia days after incumbent premier hands off the job to his son

Associated Press  

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — China’s foreign minister visited Cambodia over the weekend to reaffirm his country’s commitment to the southeast Asian country after its incumbent prime minister handed off the job to his son following a one-sided election last month, officials said. Wang Yi is the first foreign leader to visit Cambodia, days after Hun Sen’s announcement that his 45-year-old …

Hun Sen has been terrible for Cambodia. His son could be worse
1 year, 4 months ago

Hun Sen has been terrible for Cambodia. His son could be worse

Al Jazeera  

Cambodians continue to fight for democracy, as a new generation of the elite – inexperienced and entitled – takes over. My former party, the Cambodia National Rescue Party, won over 43 percent of the vote in the 2013, 2015 and 2017 elections, despite open corruption and interference by Hun Sen and his government. However, for Hun Sen, we posed too …

Cambodia’s king endorses Hun Manet as next prime minister
1 year, 4 months ago

Cambodia’s king endorses Hun Manet as next prime minister

Al Jazeera  

Eldest son of Prime Minister Hun Sen obtains king’s approval and is set to become Cambodia’s next leader later this month. Cambodia’s king has approved the nomination of Prime Minister Hun Sen’s eldest son as the nation’s next leader after their party sealed victory in a one-sided election last month. Hun Manet won his first seat in parliament in the …

Ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra seen in video at Cambodian leader’s birthday party
1 year, 4 months ago

Ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra seen in video at Cambodian leader’s birthday party

Associated Press  

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra attended a birthday party for outgoing Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen in Phnom Penh, according to video posted online Sunday, a day after Thaksin said he would delay plans to return to Thailand following years of self-imposed exile. Thaksin’s appearance in Cambodia came at a politically sensitive time in neighboring …

Cambodia electoral body confirms Prime Minister Hun Sen’s party as the winner after final vote tally
1 year, 4 months ago

Cambodia electoral body confirms Prime Minister Hun Sen’s party as the winner after final vote tally

Associated Press  

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodia’s electoral body on Saturday announced the final results of last month’s election that has been criticized by the West as neither free nor fair, sealing a landslide victory for the ruling party of long-serving Prime Minister Hun Sen and a mandate for the next five years. In an announcement on TVK state television and government …

Hun Manet | The next-generation dynast
1 year, 4 months ago

Hun Manet | The next-generation dynast

The Hindu  

Here comes the son, rolling through the streets of Phnom Penh in a black vehicle. “History has shown that only the Cambodian People’s Party has the ability to bring safety and peace to Cambodia,” Gen. Hun Manet roars. The oldest of Mr. Hun Sen’s six children, Gen. Hun Manet attended high school in Phnom Penh before joining the military in …

Hun Sen, the Cambodian strongman with a grip on power, is handing over to his son
1 year, 4 months ago

Hun Sen, the Cambodian strongman with a grip on power, is handing over to his son

ABC  

Hun Manet was elected to the Cambodian parliament just days ago, and yet within a few weeks, he'll be the country's prime minister. Sebastian Strangio, author of Hun Sen's Cambodia and South-East Asia editor at The Diplomat, said little else was known about Hun Manet. "One thing that we can say for certain is that his background is very different …

Cambodian PM Hun Sen to Step Down After Four Decades, His Son to Succeed Him
1 year, 4 months ago

Cambodian PM Hun Sen to Step Down After Four Decades, His Son to Succeed Him

News 18  

Longtime Cambodian leader Hun Sen said Wednesday he will step down in three weeks as prime minister and hand the position to his oldest son, who won his first seat in Parliament in Sunday’s election. Hun Sen has been Cambodia’s autocratic leader for 38 years but said ahead of the elections he would hand off the position to his oldest …

Cambodia’s Hun Sen, Asia’s longest serving leader, says he’ll step down and his son will take over
1 year, 4 months ago

Cambodia’s Hun Sen, Asia’s longest serving leader, says he’ll step down and his son will take over

Associated Press  

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said Wednesday he will step down in August and hand the position to his oldest son, though Asia’s longest-serving leader is expected to continue to wield significant power. The rise to power of Hun Sen’s son — 45-year-old Hun Manet, who won his first seat in Parliament just days ago and …

Cambodia leader Hun Sen to step down, hand over power to son
1 year, 4 months ago

Cambodia leader Hun Sen to step down, hand over power to son

Al Jazeera  

Prime Minister Hun Sen says oldest son to take on position following a landslide election victory tainted with controversy. Longtime Cambodian leader Hun Sen said he will step down in three weeks as prime minister and hand the position to his oldest son, who won his first seat in parliament in Sunday’s election. Hun Sen has been Cambodia’s leader for …

Cambodian heir apparent hails poll victory, defying outside criticism
1 year, 5 months ago

Cambodian heir apparent hails poll victory, defying outside criticism

The Hindu  

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. On Monday the Chinese foreign ministry congratulated Hun Sen on his win in "successful elections" and said it looked forward to strengthening already close ties. Election officials also …

Cambodia's ruling party claims landslide win in one-sided election
1 year, 5 months ago

Cambodia's ruling party claims landslide win in one-sided election

The Hindu  

The party of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen declared a landslide victory in a general election on July 23, a vote that critics widely dismissed as a sham aimed at cementing the party's rule before an expected transfer of power to his eldest son. The contest was effectively a one-horse race, with Hun Sen's Cambodian People's Party, a political behemoth …

Cambodia Election: Votes Commences as Longtime Leader Hun Sen Nears Guaranteed Win
1 year, 5 months ago

Cambodia Election: Votes Commences as Longtime Leader Hun Sen Nears Guaranteed Win

News 18  

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. More than 9.7 million people are registered to vote in the seventh election since the United Nations first Over the last 30 years what hopes the international community …

Cambodian leader's son Hun Manet set to take reins of power — but will he bring change?
1 year, 5 months ago

Cambodian leader's son Hun Manet set to take reins of power — but will he bring change?

ABC  

Hun Sen has been Cambodia's autocratic prime minister for nearly four decades, during which the opposition has been stifled and the country has grown increasingly close to China. Key points: It is not clear when — or even if — Hun Sen will hand over power to his son Hun Manet is a graduate of the US Military Academy at …

Cambodia strongman Hun Sen nears election victory after banning opposition
1 year, 5 months ago

Cambodia strongman Hun Sen nears election victory after banning opposition

India Today  

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. Hun Sen cast his ballot in the capital Phnom Penh shortly after polling stations opened at 7:00 am, according to AFP journalists at the scene. More than 9.7 …

Hun Sen’s ruling party claims landslide win in Cambodian election that saw opposition suppressed
1 year, 5 months ago

Hun Sen’s ruling party claims landslide win in Cambodian election that saw opposition suppressed

LA Times  

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, with his wife, Bun Rany, raises an inked finger after voting. The ruling party of Cambodia‘s longtime Prime Minister Hun Sen claimed a landslide victory in Sunday’s general election, an outcome that was virtually assured thanks to the suppression and intimidation of the opposition in a vote critics said made a farce of democracy. “I …

Cambodia PM Hun Sen’s party claims ‘landslide’ in flawed election
1 year, 5 months ago

Cambodia PM Hun Sen’s party claims ‘landslide’ in flawed election

Al Jazeera  

Critics described the election as the least free and fair in decades due to exclusion of main opposition party. Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Prime Minister Hun Sen’s Cambodian People’s Party has claimed a “landslide” victory in national elections described by critics as the country’s least free and fair vote in decades. Hun Sen said the strong voter participation proved that …

Cambodian leader’s son, a West Point grad, set to take reins of power — but will he bring change?
1 year, 5 months ago

Cambodian leader’s son, a West Point grad, set to take reins of power — but will he bring change?

Associated Press  

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Hun Sen has been Cambodia’s autocratic prime minister for nearly four decades, during which the opposition has been stifled and the country has grown increasingly close to China. “His choices don’t exactly reflect Swiss values.” Hun Manet has given few clues himself, posting frequently on Facebook and Telegram like his father but revealing little of his …

Hun Sen’s ruling party claims landslide win in Cambodian election after opposition was suppressed
1 year, 5 months ago

Hun Sen’s ruling party claims landslide win in Cambodian election after opposition was suppressed

Associated Press  

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — The ruling party of Cambodia’s longtime Prime Minister Hun Sen claimed a landslide victory in Sunday’s general election, an outcome that was virtually assured after the suppression and intimidation of the opposition in a vote called a farce of democracy. Hun Sen posted on his Telegram channel late Sunday that unofficial results compiled by authorities in …

Hun Sen is the longest serving leader in Asia. He’s purged critics and is set to win Cambodian polls
1 year, 5 months ago

Hun Sen is the longest serving leader in Asia. He’s purged critics and is set to win Cambodian polls

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I don’t think anyone expects Hun Sen to sort …

Cambodia’s sham election might be Hun Sen’s last
1 year, 5 months ago

Cambodia’s sham election might be Hun Sen’s last

Al Jazeera  

Asia’s longest serving leader makes his own rules, in golf and politics. When I first met Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen, I didn’t have much hope for his future. Eighteen months later, Hanoi moved to oust Pol Pot and install Hun Sen as a key member of the new Khmer leadership. Outmanoeuvring or suppressing every opposition political leader and outlawing …

Cambodian leader’s son, a West Point grad, set to take reins of power — but will he bring change?
1 year, 5 months ago

Cambodian leader’s son, a West Point grad, set to take reins of power — but will he bring change?

Associated Press  

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Hun Sen has been Cambodia’s autocratic prime minister for nearly four decades, during which the opposition has been stifled and the country has grown increasingly close to China. “His choices don’t exactly reflect Swiss values.” Hun Manet has given few clues himself, posting frequently on Facebook and Telegram like his father but revealing little of his …

Cambodia's Friday Women are fighting for justice, with their husbands and sons in jail ahead of a 'democratic charade' election
1 year, 5 months ago

Cambodia's Friday Women are fighting for justice, with their husbands and sons in jail ahead of a 'democratic charade' election

ABC  

Teang Chenda can recall, with painful clarity, her panic and desperation when she found out her husband had been thrown in a Cambodian jail. After the CNRP was dissolved, Hun Sen's ruling Cambodian People's Party went on to win all 125 parliamentary seats in the last election in 2018 – a poll criticised internationally for being undemocratic. Prime Minister Hun …

Fear and voting in Cambodia’s one-horse election race
1 year, 5 months ago

Fear and voting in Cambodia’s one-horse election race

Al Jazeera  

Seventeen parties registered to contest election alongside Prime Minister Hun Sen’s ruling party, but the vote is almost impossible for him to lose. In a dramatic reversal of the core principle of choice in elections, voters told Al Jazeera how they now feared the potential consequences of not voting for Hun Sen. “I’m afraid they will check names,” said Phally*, …

This country's PM quit Facebook with big dare to social media platform: ‘Don’t…'
1 year, 5 months ago

This country's PM quit Facebook with big dare to social media platform: ‘Don’t…'

Hindustan Times  

Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen quit Facebook amid an ongoing case over his alleged violation of the rules of the platform. Cambodia's prime minister Hun Sen. Human rights groups accused the Cambodia leader of using Facebook to intimidate political opponents and discourage criticism. Hun Sen has a following of 14 million users on Facebook but as he left the social …

Cambodia’s top opposition party barred from July elections, leaving Hun Sen’s party unchallenged
1 year, 6 months ago

Cambodia’s top opposition party barred from July elections, leaving Hun Sen’s party unchallenged

Associated Press  

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodia’s top opposition party was barred Thursday from participating in elections set for July after the Constitutional Council refused to overturn a decision not to register the party over a paperwork issue. The Candlelight Party, the sole credible challenger to the governing Cambodian People’s Party in the upcoming polls, lost its appeal because its complaint was …

Cambodia disqualifies sole credible opposition Candlelight Party ahead of July election
1 year, 7 months ago

Cambodia disqualifies sole credible opposition Candlelight Party ahead of July election

ABC  

Cambodia's election commission has disqualified the sole credible opposition Candlelight Party from contesting elections in July over its failure to submit proper registration documents. Key points: Candlelight Party is the unofficial successor to the Cambodia National Rescue Party, which was dissolved before the last elections Hun Sen has held power for 38 years and plans to pass the reins to …

Cambodian PM’s son, tipped to succeed him, gets promotion
1 year, 8 months ago

Cambodian PM’s son, tipped to succeed him, gets promotion

Associated Press  

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodian army chief Hun Manet, who is widely expected to replace his father as the country’s prime minister later this year, was promoted Thursday to his country’s highest military rank. Prime Minister Hun Sen, 71, explicitly declared his support in December 2021 to have the United States Military Academy-trained Hun Manet succeed him through constitutional means. …

Long-serving Cambodian leader Hun Sen hints at retirement
1 year, 9 months ago

Long-serving Cambodian leader Hun Sen hints at retirement

Associated Press  

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen hinted strongly Tuesday that he intends to step down as the country’s long-serving leader when a new government is installed after July’s general election. Hun Manet, 45, holds several other key security posts, and in 2018 already had been elevated from the ruling Cambodian People’s Party’s 865-member Central Committee to its …

Long-serving Cambodian leader Hun Sen hints at retirement
1 year, 9 months ago

Long-serving Cambodian leader Hun Sen hints at retirement

The Independent  

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Cambodian leader says radio station closure is permanent
1 year, 10 months ago

Cambodian leader says radio station closure is permanent

Associated Press  

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — A day after one of Cambodia’s few independent media outlets was shut at his order, Prime Minister Hun Sen declared Tuesday that Voice of Democracy radio will not be allowed to reopen despite pleas and protests from around the world. Voice of Democracy, better known as VoD, was closed on Monday after Hun Sen said it …

Cambodian independent media outlet VOD shut down by Prime Minister Hun Sen ahead of election
1 year, 10 months ago

Cambodian independent media outlet VOD shut down by Prime Minister Hun Sen ahead of election

ABC  

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen has shut down one of the country's leading independent media outlets, Voice of Democracy, ahead of national elections in July. VOD reporter Mech Dara, who previously worked at both the Daily and the Post, said it was "difficult to digest" the closure of yet another independent media outlet. Jacob Sims, country director for International Justice …

Cambodia’s Hun Sen shuts down independent media outlet
1 year, 10 months ago

Cambodia’s Hun Sen shuts down independent media outlet

Al Jazeera  

Human rights groups say the closure of the media outlet VOD is a devastating attack on what remains of Cambodia’s free press. Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has shut down one of the country’s few remaining independent media outlets, with human rights organisations condemning the decision as a politically-motivated attack on the free press. The loss …

Cambodian leader shuts down independent media outlet
1 year, 10 months ago

Cambodian leader shuts down independent media outlet

Associated Press  

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen on Sunday ordered one of the handful of independent media broadcasters to shut down for publishing an article he said intentionally slandered his son in connection with the country’s relief assistance to earthquake victims in Turkey. On Sunday evening, Hun Sen nevertheless ordered the ministry to revoke VOD’s license and said …

Cambodian leader leaves G-20 early after COVID-19 diagnosis
2 years, 1 month ago

Cambodian leader leaves G-20 early after COVID-19 diagnosis

Associated Press  

NUSA DUA, Indonesia — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said Tuesday he has COVID-19 and is leaving the Group of 20 meetings in Bali, just days after hosting President Joe Biden and other world leaders for a summit in his country’s capital. Hun Sen said it was fortunate that he arrived in Bali late Monday and was unable to join …

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