Cambodia promotes ex-leader Hun Sen's youngest son as deputy PM

Cambodia's civil service minister Hun Many has been appointed a deputy prime minister. - AFP

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's parliament on Wednesday (Feb 21) approved ex-ruler Hun Sen's youngest son as a deputy prime minister, the latest member of the family to be promoted since the former leader handed the reins to his eldest son Hun Manet.

Hun Sen stepped down in August after nearly four decades of ruling Cambodia with an iron fist, handing power to Hun Manet following a landslide win in national polls held without any significant opposition parties.