Cambodian strongman Hun Sen defends promoting sons

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PHNOM PENH - Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen lashed out at critics on Thursday (Nov 8) for questioning high-level appointments bestowed on the strongman's children, denying that the promotions were part of a strategy to 'strengthen power'. The 66-year-old leader has ruled Cambodia for 33 years and his administration is full of family-linked officials, with his three sons in key posts across the defence and intelligent establishments.

 

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