Cambodia’s Hun Sen Set to Extend 28-Year Rule With Fewer Seats
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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen appeared set to extend his 28-year rule in one of Asia’s poorest countries with a reduced majority, withstanding a surge from opponents who accused him of corruption and abuse of power.
The ruling Cambodian People’s Party won 68 seats in the 123-member parliament, compared with 55 seats for the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party led by Sam Rainsy, government spokesman Phay Siphan said by phone. The country’s closest election in two decades reduced the ruling party’s parliamentary majority to 13 seats from more than 60.