Cambodia's Hun Sen unveils new government with son as leader

13 Sept 09:47 Key points summarised by AI

Outgoing Cambodian ruler Hun Sen officially unveiled the new government, transferring leadership to his eldest son, Hun Manet, after nearly four decades of rule.
The new cabinet features significant family appointments, with Hun Sen's youngest son, Hun Many, becoming Minister of Civil Service, and his nephew, Neth Savoeun, named a deputy prime minister.
This power transition follows July polls where Hun Sen's Cambodian People’s Party secured a landslide victory, though the elections were widely condemned as a sham after the main opposition party was barred.
Despite stepping down as Prime Minister, Hun Sen plans to maintain significant influence, slated to become president of the Senate and acting head of state, with intentions to serve in other capacities until at least 2033.

Myanmar extends martial law for another 90 days

Yesterday 10:44 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing extended martial law for an additional 90 days across 55 townships.
Administrative and executive powers under the decree were transferred to Gen Ye Win Oo, commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
This marks another extension of martial law, though the number of designated townships was slightly reduced from 58 to 55.
The affected townships are primarily regions under the control or occupation of various ethnic armed groups and resistance forces.