Hun Sen's victory in local election earns him credibility

China Daily | February 8, 2002 | Copyright

PHNOM PENH: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen's sweeping victory in Cambodia's first local elections since independence assured his place as the nation's undisputed leader and also earned him valuable points internationally.

Despite strong criticism of violence and intimidation in the pre- election period, local and foreign election observers said the actual voting passed without incident and termed Hun Sen's landslide victory acceptable.

Many opponents hoped the election would break Hun Sen's grip on local politics ahead of the general elections in 2003.

But diplomats said the overwhelming win ...

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