Cambodian PM Hun Sen says to step down, hand power to son

Long-awaited announcement comes after victory in election seen as a sham

20230726 Hun Sen and his son Hun Manet

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, left, and his son, Hun Manet, are seen voting in these July 23 shots. (Photos by Ken Kobayashi)

SHAUN TURTON, Contributing writer

PHNOM PENH -- Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen announced Wednesday that he would step down, part of a process that will see his eldest son take over as the country's leader next month.

Hun Sen, 70, met with King Norodom Sihamoni in the morning before delivering a speech detailing the post-election timeline of Hun Manet's accession. The next step comes in August, when the National Election Committee formalizes the results of Sunday's national election. 

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