Cabinet of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet

Cabinet of Cambodia
2023–present
Date formed22 August 2023
People and organisations
MonarchNorodom Sihamoni
Prime MinisterHun Manet
Member party  Cambodian People's Party
Status in legislatureSupermajority
120 / 125 (96%)
History
Election(s)2023 Cambodian general election
Legislature term(s)7th National Assembly of Cambodia
PredecessorCabinet of Hun Sen

The seventh Council of Ministers was formed on 22 August 2023.[1] It is led by prime minister Hun Manet, making it the first government in 38 years to not be led by Hun Sen following his resignation. In addition, veteran politicians including Sar Kheng, Tea Banh and Men Sam An also relinquished their positions.

Controversy

Forced Eviction

In a study by human rights organization Amnesty International, there had been a violation of international law. Where families are being relocated fifteen miles (25 km) to a new neighborhood. Authorities in Cambodia assert that squatters are causing environmental harm by establishing unofficial colonies.According to a government spokesman, that was "not right" and the relocations were done voluntarily, 10,000 families were relocated, according to government spokeswoman Pen Bona, in compliance with Unesco's restrictions prohibiting buildings and habitation on the property. However, Unesco, on the other hand, stated that it "never requested, nor supported, nor was a party to this programme" and that, in reaction to the report, it has asked the authorities to implement "corrective measures". In a statement, a UN body said, "Unesco is deeply concerned about the population relocation programme in Angkor,".According to Amnesty International, the Apsara National Authority, the organization in charge of overseeing the temple complex, is using Unesco as justification for the relocations. Residents told the AFP news agency that they were warned directly by Cambodian authorities that "Unesco wants you to leave" or else the property's designation as a world historic site would be jeopardized. Based on court summonses seen by AFP, Apsara has sued at least seven people who reside near Angkor Wat for allegedly instigating and blocking public work."Unless there is serious pushback from Unesco, conservation efforts may increasingly be weaponised by states to their own ends, at the expense of human rights," said Montse Ferrer of Amnesty International.[2][3][4][5]

Arrest of Critics

A man who had publicly criticised the CPP on Facebook for not being able to stop drug usage and illegal immigration from Vietnam was sentenced to three years in prison, was found guilty of inciting dissidence, slander, and insulting the king. Kang Saran was detained by Banteay Meanchey officials for ten days after his detention in a matter of hours. On July 11, he was granted bail and freed.[6]

Cabinet

Source:[7]

    PortfolioMinisterTook officeLeft officeParty
    Prime Minister22 August 2023Incumbent CPP
    Deputy Prime Minister
    Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers    		22 August 2023Incumbent CPP
    Deputy Prime Minister
    Minister of Economy and Finance    		22 August 2023Incumbent CPP
    Deputy Prime Minister
    Minister of Interior    		22 August 2023Incumbent CPP
    Deputy Prime Minister
    Minister of National Defence    		22 August 2023Incumbent CPP
    Deputy Prime Minister
    Minister of Education, Youth and Sport    		22 August 2023Incumbent CPP
    Deputy Prime Minister
    Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation    		22 August 2023Incumbent CPP
    Deputy Prime Minister
    Minister of Justice    		22 August 2023Incumbent CPP
    Deputy Prime Minister
    Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction    		22 August 2023Incumbent CPP
    Deputy Prime Minister22 August 2023Incumbent CPP
    Deputy Prime Minister22 August 2023Incumbent CPP
    Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries22 August 2023Incumbent CPP
    Minister of Civil Service22 August 2023Incumbent CPP
    Minister of Commerce
    Cham Nimol
    		22 August 2023Incumbent CPP
    Minister of Cults and Religion
    Chay Borin
    		22 August 2023Incumbent CPP
    Minister of Culture and Fine Arts22 August 2023Incumbent CPP
    Minister of Environment
    Eang Sophalleth
    		22 August 2023Incumbent CPP
    Minister of Health
    Chheang Ra
    		22 August 2023Incumbent CPP
    Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation
    Hem Vanndy
    		22 August 2023Incumbent CPP
    Minister of Information
    Neth Pheaktra
    		22 August 2023Incumbent CPP
    Minister of Inspection
    Huot Hak
    		22 August 2023Incumbent CPP
    Minister of Labour and Vocational Training
    Heng Sour
    		22 August 2023Incumbent CPP
    Minister of Mines and Energy22 August 2023Incumbent CPP
    Minister of Planning
    Bin Trochhey
    		22 August 2023Incumbent CPP
    Minister of Posts and Telecommunications
    Chea Vandeth
    		22 August 2023Incumbent CPP
    Minister of Public Works and Transport
    Peng Ponea
    		22 August 2023Incumbent CPP
    Minister of Rural Development
    Chhay Rithysen
    		22 August 2023Incumbent CPP
    Minister of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation
    Chea Somethy
    		22 August 2023Incumbent CPP
    Minister of Tourism
    Sok Soken
    		22 August 2023Incumbent CPP
    Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology
    Thor Chetha
    		22 August 2023Incumbent CPP
    Minister of Women's Affairs22 August 2023Incumbent CPP
    Minister in charge of the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation
    Mao Havannall
    		22 August 2023Incumbent CPP
    Minister in charge of the State Secretariat of Border Affairs
    Lam Chea
    		22 August 2023Incumbent CPP

    References

    1. ↑ "Prime Minister Hun Sen announces resignation". Khmer Times. 26 July 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
    2. ↑ "Cambodia accused of forced evictions at Angkor Wat Unesco site". 2023-11-14. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
    3. ↑ "Cambodia Dismisses Amnesty Report on Evictions at World Heritage Site". Voice of America. 2023-11-23. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
    4. ↑ "Cambodia's Angkor Wat at center of forced-evictions row". Nikkei Asia. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
    5. ↑ "Cambodia: Mass evictions at UNESCO World Heritage site Angkor violate international law". Amnesty International. 2023-11-14. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
    6. ↑ "Cambodian man gets 3 years for Facebook posts critical of government". Radio Free Asia. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
    7. ↑ "A New Era: National Assembly approves composition of the new Council of Ministers, with His Excellency Dr. Hun Manet as new PM". Khmer Times. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
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