Monday, March 7, 2011

More About the King and Prime Minister of Cambodia

The King: Norodom Sihamoni



  •  He was born on May 15th in 1953 along with 14 half siblings produced throughout various relationships his father had, and one full brother who died in 2003.    
  • Norodom is the predecessor to his father (Norodom Sihanouk). 
  • After becoming well known as a cultural ambassador in Europe, as well as a classical dance instructor he took the throne over on October 14th 2004. 
  • Norodom speaks English, Czech, Russian, and French. 
  •  Norodom grew up outside of Cambodia including 20 yrs in France. 

The Prime Minister: Hun Sen 


  • Hun was born on April 4th in 1951.
  • Hun's real birthday is August 5th 1952, he lied originally in order to join Kehmer Rouge.
  •  Hun took over for Ung Huot on November 30th 1998. 
  • Hun is an influential leader in the Cambodian People's Party (CCP). 
  • In 1987 Amnesty International accused Cambodia of torturing its prisoners with electric shocks, hot irons, and near suffocation.
  • Hun is married with 6 children the last child was adopted and at her graduation, Hun announced that she was a lesbian and disowned her but concluded that homosexuals should still be accepted.  




    

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