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Hun Manet to rule Cambodia way ahead of schedule


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Hun Sen’s dynastic succession plan is being expedited with his eldest son now widely expected to become premier after next July’s polls
 

PHNOM PENH  — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen could step down in the middle of next year as succession plans to hand power to his eldest son are seemingly on a new fast track.

 

After eliminating any meaningful political opposition and thus assured victory at next July’s general election, Hun Sen now plans to step down as prime minister and assume a more overarching role, making way for Hun Manet, 44, the de facto military chief, to replace him as premier, authoritative sources told Asia Times.  

The long-ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) has already confirmed Manet as the prime minister-in-waiting and his younger acolytes are quickly rising through the ranks. Hun Sen probably likely reckons there are now few succession risks while the 70-year-old is increasingly conscious about his own health, analysts say.

 

read more https://asiatimes.com/2022/11/hun-manet-to-rule-cambodia-way-ahead-of-schedule/

 

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