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Hun Sen Vows to Crush Coup Plotters, Says Future Leaders from CPP

Hun Sen Vows to Crush Coup Plotters, Says Future Leaders from CPP

MGR Online•International•3h ago

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Former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has issued a strong warning against attempts to overthrow the government or the Hun family, asserting that future leadership will remain within the Cambodian People's Party (CPP).

  • •Hun Sen, Senate President and acting head of state of Cambodia, warned against radical groups attempting to topple the CPP-led government.
  • •He stated that even if the Hun family is no longer leading, leadership will still come from the CPP and not from figures like Sam Rainsy.
  • •Chea Thek, a geopolitics expert, commented that political dialogue should respect the constitution and laws, and current political space remains limited.

Overview

  • •Hun Sen, Senate President and acting head of state, issued a strong warning against radical groups attempting to overthrow the government led by the Cambodian People's Party (CPP).
  • •Hun Sen stated that if the Hun family is not leading, it will still not be the turn of the Sam Rainsy family, asserting that only CPP members and their descendants have the right to rule.
  • •Hun Sen emphasized that even if Hun Manet and the Hun family are no longer in government, future leaders will still come from the CPP rather than the opposition.
  • •Hun Sen affirmed willingness to suppress any radical groups attempting to overthrow the legitimate government, while respecting the rights of those engaging in peaceful political activities.
  • •Geopolitics expert Chea Thek remarked that political statements of this nature are not new and that all parties must respect the constitution and laws.
  • •Chea Thek noted that Cambodia's political situation has improved but the space for public expression remains limited due to the ruling party's majority.
  • •Chea Thek suggested that the CPP and government should address issues of democratic space and release political prisoners before the 2027 local elections.
  • •Chea Thek indicated that attempts to overthrow the government through illegal means, incitement, color revolutions, or disruptive protests are against Cambodian law.

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Key Quotes

Hun Sen
"Are you trying to overthrow the Hun family? I already told you, whoever tries to overthrow the government will be dealt with."
พวกคุณกำลังพยายามโค่นล้มตระกูลฮุนหรือ? ผมบอกพวกคุณไปแล้วว่า ใครก็ตามที่พยายามโค่นล้มรัฐบาลจะถูกจัดการ
Hun Sen
"If the Hun family is not leading, it will still not be the turn of the Som family. Only the angels (CPP members) and their descendants have the right to rule this country."
ถ้าตระกูลฮุนไม่ได้นำแล้วประเทศ ก็จะยังคงไม่ใช่ตาของตระกูลสม มีเพียงแค่เหล่าเทวดา (สมาชิกพรรค CPP) และลูกหลานของพวกเขาเท่านั้นที่มีสิทธิปกครองประเทศนี้

Key Entities

Person

Hun Sen(ฮุนเซน)ℹ️
Senate President and acting head of state of Cambodia, and President of the CPP.
Hun Manet(ฮุน มาเนต)ℹ️
Mentioned as a potential future leader and member of the Hun family.
Sam Rainsy(สม รังสี)ℹ️
Former opposition leader in exile, mentioned as a contrast to the Hun family's leadership.
Chea Thek(เชย เทค)
Geopolitics expert who provided commentary on the political situation.

Place

Cambodia(กัมพูชา)ℹ️
The country where the political statements were made and discussed.

Organization

Cambodian People's Party (CPP)(พรรคประชาชนกัมพูชา)ℹ️
The ruling political party in Cambodia, led by Hun Sen.
Hun family(ตระกูลฮุน)
A prominent political family in Cambodia, whose leadership role is discussed.
Som family(ตระกูลสม)
A reference, likely related to Sam Rainsy, whose turn to lead is dismissed by Hun Sen.

Law

Constitution(รัฐธรรมนูญ)
The legal framework of Cambodia that Hun Sen and Chea Thek refer to regarding legitimate political activities.