Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni on Monday appointed Hun Manet as the new Prime Minister after the latter's father and incumbent premier Hun Sen announced to step down after serving in the post for more than 38 years.
The virtues of a democratic system, even a flawed one, never fail to attract the most ruthless of despots. Thus a “democratic” endorsement is sought even when it is abundantly clear that the processes followed are autocratic and authoritarian.
The National Assembly of Cambodia on Tuesday approved the long-awaited draft code of environment and natural resources.
According to the decision made on September 16 and signed by Prime Minster Hun Sen, the working group consists of 12 members and is led by Minister of Interior secretary of state Sok Phall.
On Wednesday his public trial began with NGO representatives and journalists barred from attending.
