Hun Sen
Strongman Ruler Shuts Down News Outlet For ‘Attack’ on His Son
Cambodian leader Hun Sen told the journalists to “find a job elsewhere” for reporting that his son had approved $100,000 in humanitarian aid to Turkey.
Cambodia’s Strongman Ruler Has Just Declared He Has a New Birthday
Hun Sen pointed to the recent passing of his older brother as he announced he would be legally changing his date of birth.
The World’s Longest Ruling Prime Minister Has Backed His Son to Take Over
But the 69-year-old Southeast Asian leader has plans to stay in power for several years yet.
Teenager With Autism Sentenced to Prison Over Social Media Posts
A 16-year-old with autism has been jailed for criticizing the government in a Telegram group, in a case highlighting the rapid deterioration of free speech in Cambodia.
In Mass Trials, Cambodia Accuses Government Critics of Treason
Rights groups said they were nothing more than an attempt by prime minister Hun Sen to crush his opponents.
US Sanctions China-Backed Company Building Mega-Resort in Cambodia
The U.S. Treasury said Union Development Group displaced local residents. But Cambodia has also become a kind of battleground between the two powers.
Cambodian Rapper Among Those Arrested in Crackdown on Youth Critics
Authorities have detained a young rapper and popular TikTok user as the space for free expression grows even smaller.
Cambodia Gov't Says Critics Are Just Jealous of Hun Sen's Watches After VICE Report Questioned Hefty Price Tag
A Cambodian government spokesman defended Hun Sen’s expensive Patek Philippe watches, saying they were probably “gifts” from rich tycoons, in response to a VICE News article.
Cambodia's PM Earns $2,500 a Month. Where Did He Get So Many Million-Dollar Watches?
Prime Minister Hun Sen promotes a carefully curated everyman image, but his wrist tells a different story.
There's a Dark Reason Why Cambodia Reenacts its Brutal Genocide Every Year
The ruling party uses the memory of the Khmer Rouge for political gain – by constantly reminding Cambodians to pay homage to the politicians who helped end the killings.
Gloria Jean's Has Been Accused of Helping to Fund Cambodia's Dictatorship
A damning report from corruption watchdog Global Witness exposes how the country's PM siphons money from foreign companies operating in Cambodia.
Asylum Seekers in Australia Could Soon Be Headed to Cambodia
Australia's immigration minister describes the Cambodian government as a "credible" partner, but human rights activists argue that Cambodia's refugee record is dreadful.