Cambodia PM Hun Sen to resign, pass power to son in few weeks

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said he will resign in a few weeks and hand power to his son Hun Manet, in a televised address Wednesday.Hun Sen ruled the country for 38 years. The announcement of his resignation comes after his Cambodian People's Party won a landslide victory in Sunday's general election, held in the absence of viable challengers."I announce that Hun Manet will become prime minister on Aug. 22," said Hun Sen, now aged 70, adding that he will not be retiring from politics but will instead continue to serve as the head of the CPP.Hun Manet, 45, contested and won a parliamen…READ FULL ARTICLE