A Kingdom ruled by the CPP sperms? - Op-Ed by Pissed Off

The Hun "sperm" pool (Photo: Koh Santepheap)

06 March 2012
Op-Ed by Pissed Off

It is so sad and embarrassing to a nation whose past was glorified by the splendid Temple of Angkor to have such a practice that you get the top jobs in the ministries including the prime ministership because you were once sperms of these current ministers and Prime Minister of the country!

The article summarizes clearly that the country is moving towards a destructive target with nepotism and cronyism being practiced at an alarming scale and rate in Cambodia. Social unrest and instability may be in the making already and only needs the right moment to explode itself violently.

The Prime Minister, who should seek to promote a job based on individual quality and knowledge and should be a man of leadership turns out to be the very one that promotes such a destructive practice himself. This practice is detrimental to the security and survival of Cambodia, a small, weak and poor country between the two very ambitious and strong nations which will never hesitate to take advantage of her weakness.

Key post for premier’s son

Monday, 16 January 2012
Vong Sokheng
The Phnom Penh Post

Hun Manit, second-eldest son of Prime Minister Hun Sen, was promoted to colonel and appointed as deputy chief of the Defence Ministry’s intelligence department last Saturday, after the Royal Cambodian Armed Force’s previous intelligence chief died last week.

Hun Manit, 30, previously held the post of lieutenant colonel. Hun Sen’s oldest son Hun Manet, 34, is a major general and the deputy commander of the Headquarter of Infantry, deputy commander of Hun Sen’s Bodyguard Unit and head of the Anti-Terrorism Unit.

In addition, General Chea Dara, deputy commander-in-chief of RCAF in charge of Preah Vihear Direction, was appointed as chief of the Defence Ministry’s intelligence department, replacing General Mol Roeup, who died on January 12 at 62.

Nepotism in Cambodia

Dictator Hun Xen (L) standing next to Mini-me (aka 2-moon general Hun Manet)

15 January 2012
By Yun Samean
Radio Free Asia
Translated from Khmer by Oss Srok

Political observers in Cambodia are concerned that high ranking government officials are transferring important government positions to their relatives and cronies.

On Saturday 14 January, the ministry of Defense nominated Hun Manit, Hun Xen’s second son, to the position of deputy intelligence director of the ministry and he was also promoted from lieutenant colonel to colonel rank as well. The ministry also nominated Chea Dara, the deputy chief of staff, to the position of army intelligence director, replacing general Mol Roeup who croaked last week at the age of 60.

The nomination of Hun Manit is the second nomination of another one of Hun Xen’s sons to an important position in the army rank. In 2011, the ministry nominated Hun Manet, Hun Xen’s oldest son to the position of deputy chief of staff, in addition to his duty as director of the terrorism department and deputy commander of Hun Xen’s bodyguard unit.

Sacrava's Political Cartoon: The Hun's Dynasty

Cartoon by Sacrava (on the web at http://sacrava.blogspot.com)

Nepotism in the Kingdoom of Wonder ... driven by the Hun and the CPP clans

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AnS9HkbfxY

Analysis: Succession in focus but Cambodia strongman staying put

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen waves to the media as he arrives for the ASEAN - China summit, happening on the sides of the 17th ASEAN Summit in Hanoi October 29, 2010. The 17th ASEAN summit runs from October 28 to 30. (Credit: Reuters/Kham)

PHNOM PENH
Sun Jan 23, 2011
By Prak Chan Thul

PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - When a young soldier was made a two-star general and infantry commander this month at the age of only 33, some in Cambodia saw a political dynasty taking shape.

The rapid rise of Major-General Hun Manet has drawn attention to a topic rarely discussed in Cambodia: who will succeed his father, long-serving Prime Minister Hun Sen.

Comparisons have been made between the rise of Hun Manet and that of Kim Jong-un, the son of ailing North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, promoted from obscurity in September to be a general and politburo member in what was seen as the unveiling of a successor.

But analysts say the prospect of Hun Sen stepping aside is inconceivable right now and it's too soon to make that link. Rather they see Hun Manet's promotion as a sign of both the deep-rooted nepotism in Cambodia and the unrelenting efforts of Hun Sen to consolidate power for many years to come.

Sacrava's Political Cartoon: Family Business

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Cartoon by Sacrava (on the web at http://sacrava.blogspot.com)

The sister-in-law sued, the brother-in-law-judge orders the arrest of SRP activist: Svay Rieng court belongs to a private family?

Court Detains Opposition Activist

By Heng Reaksmey, VOA Khmer
Original report from Phnom Penh
01 October 2009

Svay Rieng provincial court on Thursday ruled to detain an opposition party activist after he allegedly cut the leaves from the palm tree of a neighbor in an argument over land.

Kong An, 59, a member of Svay Teap’s district council and supporter of the opposition Sam Rainsy Party, was charged with destruction of property and put into custody.

A complaint was filed against him in May by Prak Sarom, who is the sister-in-law of provincial judge Pang Samon, the same judge who ordered the detention Thursday.

Pang Samon later declined to comment. Park Sarom could not be reached for comment.

Meas Kheng, deputy provincial head of the Sam Rainsy Party in Svay Rieng, said the jailing was unfair, considering an opposition complaint that a member had been held at gunpoint by a district policeman had been dismissed.

Double chiefs cause confusion [-CPP nepotism in competition?]

Monday, 14 September 2009
Thet Sambath
The Phnom Penh Post

Two Royal Cambodian Armed Forces officers apparently have been appointed chief of the Thailand-Cambodia Relations Office, causing confusion among the troops.

Pol Sinoun, nephew of RCAF Commander-in-Chief Pol Saroeun, was appointed in June following the promotion of former chief Sok Pheap. His letter of nomination was signed by Pol Saroeun. In a surprise move at a handover ceremony last week in Banteay Meanchey province, however, Ministry of Defence spokesman Chhum Socheat declared Dy Phen - a cousin of Prime Minister Hun Sen - as chief. His letter of nomination was signed by Minister of Defence Tea Banh.

Leang Ai, an officer at the relations office, said: "I am surprised to see this. I do not know what to do, and I do not dare to comment because both of them have been nominated by top officials." Another officer, who wished to remain anonymous, also expressed confusion. "We do not know which commander to follow," he said. Pol Saroeun told the Post he did not know about the most recently appointed chief, but would ask those in charge.