New prime minister is not a fresh start for Cambodia

Hopes that Hun Manet will reform system Hun Sen built are illusory

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Cambodia's incoming Prime Minister Hun Manet has little choice but to follow the footsteps of his father, Hun Sen who ran the country based on political and police repression. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

Sam Rainsy is interim leader and co-founder of the Cambodia National Rescue Party and previously served as finance minister.

Cambodia will reach a milestone next week as Prime Minister Hun Sen hands over the position he has held for 38 years to his son Hun Manet upon formal confirmation by the rubber stamp National Assembly.

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