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Cambodia succession

Cambodia Unveils Youthful New Cabinet Ahead of Power Transition

Cambodia Unveils Youthful New Cabinet Ahead of Power Transition

By Sebastian Strangio
As expected, the line-up of ministers, who will be sworn in along with Prime Minister Hun Manet on August 22, includes many close relations of high-ranking CPP officials.

Cambodia’s King Officially Appoints Hun Manet Prime Minister

Cambodia’s King Officially Appoints Hun Manet Prime Minister

By Sebastian Strangio
The 45-year-old son of long-serving Prime Minister Hun Sen will take office on August 22, pending a parliamentary vote of confidence.
Cambodian PM Says He Will Step Down in 3 Weeks and His Son Will Succeed Him

Cambodian PM Says He Will Step Down in 3 Weeks and His Son Will Succeed Him

By Sopheng Cheang
Hun Sen says that will relinquish the prime ministership on August 22, after more than 38 years in power.

Hun Sen Will Never Retire

Hun Sen Will Never Retire

By David Hutt
Even if Cambodia's leader steps back from his formal duties as prime minister, it is hard to see him abandoning politics altogether.

Will Cambodia’s PM Hun Sen Resign Next Year?

Will Cambodia’s PM Hun Sen Resign Next Year?

By David Hutt
There are numerous signs that the long-planned transition of power from the prime minister to his son may happen sooner rather than later.

Hun Sen Plods Along With Cambodia’s Leadership Succession

Hun Sen Plods Along With Cambodia’s Leadership Succession

By David Hutt
It is unclear when Hun Sen will give up the prime ministership, but the country's long-planned transition is in many ways already in progress.

Cambodia’s Hun Sen Moves Ahead on Shoring Up Son’s Leadership Prospects

Cambodia’s Hun Sen Moves Ahead on Shoring Up Son’s Leadership Prospects

By Luke Hunt
The leader tipped his grandson to serve as prime minister in the 2030s.
Cambodia’s Leadership Succession: One Small Step Further

Cambodia’s Leadership Succession: One Small Step Further

By Markus Karbaum
Prime Minister Hun Sen proposed his eldest son Hun Manet as his successor. But he did not name a date – and many further questions remain unanswered.

Cambodian PM Backs His Son Hun Manet to Succeed Him

Cambodian PM Backs His Son Hun Manet to Succeed Him

By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Hun Sen's announcement offered the strongest signal of support for his 44-year-old son.

Will Vaccination Be Hun Sen’s Legacy?

Will Vaccination Be Hun Sen’s Legacy?

By David Hutt
Cambodia's successful COVID-19 vaccine rollout has given the country's leader a golden chance to bow out of politics. Will he take it?

Aun Pornmoniroth Emerges as Potential Future Cambodian Prime Minister

Aun Pornmoniroth Emerges as Potential Future Cambodian Prime Minister

By Luke Hunt
The Singapore model is still favored for a Cambodian political succession.
Hun Manet: The Next Prime Minister of Cambodia?

Hun Manet: The Next Prime Minister of Cambodia?

By David Hutt
The issue of succession continues to loom large in Cambodia’s politics.

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