Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni has designated Hun Manet as the new leader of the nation, taking over from his father, Prime Minister Hun Sen, who is relinquishing his position following an almost forty-year tenure marked by strict governance.

In an official proclamation, King Norodom Sihamoni has named Dr Hun Manet as the prime minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia for the 7th parliamentary term, as reported by AFP.&nbsp;

In a&nbsp;royal&nbsp;decree,&nbsp;King&nbsp;Norodom Sihamoni appointed&nbsp;Dr Hun&nbsp;Manet as the "prime minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia for the 7th mandate of the parliament".

Yet, for him to formally assume the role of the nation's upcoming leader, the 45-year-old and his team must secure a vote of confidence in parliament scheduled for August 22.

The incoming administration will introduce a new generation of ministers, including some filling positions left by their fathers.

While affirming non-interference in his son's governance, Hun Sen&nbsp;also assured Cambodians of his ongoing influence in the country's political landscape.

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<h2>Hun Sen's legacy and a controversial succession</h2>

Taking office in 1985, Hun Sen played a pivotal role in modernising a nation ravaged by civil strife and genocide. However, detractors argue that his tenure has been marred by environmental degradation, deep-seated corruption, and the elimination of virtually all political opponents.

Last month's elections drew condemnation from the United States, United Nations, and the European Union, citing a lack of fairness and freedom. Despite these allegations, Hun Sen rejected them, asserting that his dynastic succession, though likened by some to North Korea, would ensure peace and prevent turmoil upon his potential passing while in office.

He cautioned that should there be a significant threat to Hun Manet's life, he would return to the role of prime minister.

<h2>Uncharted territory for Hun Manet</h2>

While groomed for years to take over the leadership, the eldest son of Cambodia's authoritative ruler remains untested in the political arena, experts contend.

Despite receiving an education in both England and the United States, there are limited expectations that Hun Manet will veer towards a more liberal course, given his affiliation with the ruling party's influential permanent committee.

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Since 2018, he has held the position of commander for the Royal Cambodian Army and has engaged with world leaders, including China's President Xi Jinping, a key ally and patron of Cambodia.

After stepping down, Hun Sen's future roles include becoming the president of the Senate early next year and assuming the role of acting head of state during the king's overseas absences.

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Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni has designated Hun Manet as the new leader of the nation, taking over from his father, Prime Minister Hun Sen, who is relinquishing his position following an almost forty-year tenure marked by strict governance.

Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni has designated Hun Manet as the new leader of the nation, taking over from his father, Prime Minister Hun Sen, who is relinquishing his position following an almost forty-year tenure marked by strict governance. In an official proclamation, King Norodom Sihamoni has named Dr Hun Manet as the prime minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia for the 7th parliamentary term, as reported by AFP. In a royal decree, King Norodom Sihamoni appointed Dr Hun Manet as the "prime minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia for the 7th mandate of the parliament". Yet, for him to formally assume the role of the nation's upcoming leader, the 45-year-old and his team must secure a vote of confidence in parliament scheduled for August 22. The incoming administration will introduce a new generation of ministers, including some filling positions left by their fathers. While affirming non-interference in his son's governance, Hun Sen also assured Cambodians of his ongoing influence in the country's political landscape. Also read | Re-writing history of loot: Australia's national gallery to return stolen Cambodian artefacts Hun Sen's legacy and a controversial succession Taking office in 1985, Hun Sen played a pivotal role in modernising a nation ravaged by civil strife and genocide. However, detractors argue that his tenure has been marred by environmental degradation, deep-seated corruption, and the elimination of virtually all political opponents. Last month's elections drew condemnation from the United States, United Nations, and the European Union, citing a lack of fairness and freedom. Despite these allegations, Hun Sen rejected them, asserting that his dynastic succession, though likened by some to North Korea, would ensure peace and prevent turmoil upon his potential passing while in office. He cautioned that should there be a significant threat to Hun Manet's life, he would return to the role of prime minister. Uncharted territory for Hun Manet While groomed for years to take over the leadership, the eldest son of Cambodia's authoritative ruler remains untested in the political arena, experts contend. Despite receiving an education in both England and the United States, there are limited expectations that Hun Manet will veer towards a more liberal course, given his affiliation with the ruling party's influential permanent committee. Also watch | UK returns 77 stolen Angkor crown jewels to Cambodia Since 2018, he has held the position of commander for the Royal Cambodian Army and has engaged with world leaders, including China's President Xi Jinping, a key ally and patron of Cambodia. After stepping down, Hun Sen's future roles include becoming the president of the Senate early next year and assuming the role of acting head of state during the king's overseas absences. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Cambodian king names Hun Sen's son as new PM in royal decree

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday (March&nbsp;30) signed a decree on spring conscription, which will apparently begin on April 1 and last until July 15, Russian state-owned news agency RIA reported.&nbsp;

The official online portal of legal information of the Russian government published the document to divulge details. The call up is for those who are not in the reserve and meet the requirements of the law "On military duty and military service".&nbsp; 
 
The conscription campaign is calling 147,000 citizens up for statutory military service.&nbsp;&nbsp;

RIA also reported that the head of state has also instructed the government, regional authorities and draft commissions to make sure that the draft-related activities are implemented. &nbsp;

The news agency mentioned that using the same decree, Putin also decided to dismiss "from military service soldiers, sailors, sergeants and foremen whose term of military service has expired."&nbsp;

WATCH |&nbsp;In Bakhmut, Russia-Ukraine fight Europe's bloodiest infantry battle since world war II&nbsp;

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The report also noted the clarification of Andrei Kartapolov, the head of the State Duma Defense Committee, who said earlier today that the conscripts will not be sent to serve in the DPR, LPR, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, a report on Tass stated that on average around 130,000 people have been called up in each of the spring and autumn campaigns in recent years. &nbsp; 
 
in September 2022, Putin had signed an order calling up 120,000 people for the autumn campaign. At the time, Tass news agency had quoted the defence ministry as saying the conscription was not in any way related to the special military operation — the official term used by Russia&nbsp;for the war in Ukraine.

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The report also noted the clarification of Andrei Kartapolov, the head of the State Duma Defense Committee, who said earlier today that the conscripts will not be sent to serve in the DPR, LPR, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions.&nbsp;

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday (March 30) signed a decree on spring conscription, which will apparently begin on April 1 and last until July 15, Russian state-owned news agency RIA reported.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday (March 30) signed a decree on spring conscription, which will apparently begin on April 1 and last until July 15, Russian state-owned news agency RIA reported. The official online portal of legal information of the Russian government published the document to divulge details. The call up is for those who are not in the reserve and meet the requirements of the law "On military duty and military service". The conscription campaign is calling 147,000 citizens up for statutory military service. RIA also reported that the head of state has also instructed the government, regional authorities and draft commissions to make sure that the draft-related activities are implemented. The news agency mentioned that using the same decree, Putin also decided to dismiss "from military service soldiers, sailors, sergeants and foremen whose term of military service has expired." WATCH | In Bakhmut, Russia-Ukraine fight Europe's bloodiest infantry battle since world war II × The report also noted the clarification of Andrei Kartapolov, the head of the State Duma Defense Committee, who said earlier today that the conscripts will not be sent to serve in the DPR, LPR, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions. Meanwhile, a report on Tass stated that on average around 130,000 people have been called up in each of the spring and autumn campaigns in recent years. in September 2022, Putin had signed an order calling up 120,000 people for the autumn campaign. At the time, Tass news agency had quoted the defence ministry as saying the conscription was not in any way related to the special military operation — the official term used by Russia for the war in Ukraine. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. The report also noted the clarification of Andrei Kartapolov, the head of the State Duma Defense Committee, who said earlier today that the conscripts will not be sent to serve in the DPR, LPR, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions.

Putin signs decree on spring conscription, calling up 147,000 for statutory military service: Report

In an apparent effort to replenish troops that have sustained significant losses in six months of deadly combat and get ready for a protracted, exhausting battle in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised a significant expansion of his nation's military forces on Thursday.

The decision to boost army numbers by 137,000, or 13%, to 1.15 million by the end of the year coincided with ominous events in Ukraine:

— According to Ukrainian authorities, fires damaged the final functional transmission line, cutting off the Zaporizhzhia power plant in the centre of the conflict in southern Ukraine from the electrical system. The incident led to a regional blackout. A local Russian-installed official reported that the plant was later restored to the grid.

— 25 people have died as a result of a Russian rocket strike on a train station and the neighbourhood on Ukraine's Independence Day, according to Ukrainian authorities. In its attack on Wednesday, Russia claimed to have attacked a military train and killed more than 200 Ukrainian reservists.

Putin's order was vague as to whether the increase would be accomplished by expanding the draught, increasing volunteerism, or a combination of the two. The Kremlin's worries about a potential domestic backlash from a larger conscription, however, led some Russian military strategists to foresee a greater dependence on volunteers.

With the addition of the 1.15 million personnel, the move will increase <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/over-200-ukrainian-troops-killed-in-chaplyne-railway-station-attack-claims-russia-510118">Russia's armed forces</a> to 2.04 million.

More Russians than the Soviet Union lost in its ten-year war in Afghanistan, according to estimates from the West, which vary from more than 15,000 to over 20,000. Up to 80,000 Russian soldiers may have been killed or wounded, according to the Pentagon's report from last week, which makes Moscow less able to launch major offensives.

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Only volunteer contract soldiers, according to the Kremlin, are involved in the conflict in Ukraine. However, it might be challenging to locate additional willing soldiers, and according to military analysts, the anticipated troop levels might not be enough to support operations.

Retired Russian Col. Retired Viktor Murakhovsky stated that the Kremlin will likely try to continue depending on volunteers and that this will account for the majority of the increase in remarks published by the Moscow-based RBC online news outlet.

Fighting near the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia facility has raised concerns in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-operating-21-filtration-locations-to-process-ukraine-pow-us-report-510199">Ukraine</a> about a catastrophe akin to Chernobyl. Russia and Ukraine have both accused the other of bombarding the location.

It was unclear right away if the damaged line in the incident on Thursday carried incoming power or outgoing power needed to run the plant, including the crucial cooling system for the reactors. According to Ukrainian authorities, a backup power line that uses energy from a different, non-nuclear reactor is still connected and in use.

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The Russian government has frequently asserted that its forces exclusively aim at legitimate military objectives after attacks in which civilians have died. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu maintained the military was doing all possible to save civilians hours before the massacre at the railway station, even if it meant slowing down its offensive in Ukraine.

In April, when large groups, primarily made up of women and children, tried to flee the fighting, a Russian missile attack on a train station in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk resulted in the deaths of over 50 people. The assault was called a war crime.

(With inputs from agencies)

Also WATCH |&nbsp;Russia readies emergency blue print, plan risks failure of nuclear plant's cooling system

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In an apparent effort to replenish troops that have sustained significant losses in six months of deadly combat and get ready for a protracted, exhausting battle in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised a significant expansion of his nation's military forces on Thursday.

In an apparent effort to replenish troops that have sustained significant losses in six months of deadly combat and get ready for a protracted, exhausting battle in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised a significant expansion of his nation's military forces on Thursday. The decision to boost army numbers by 137,000, or 13%, to 1.15 million by the end of the year coincided with ominous events in Ukraine: — According to Ukrainian authorities, fires damaged the final functional transmission line, cutting off the Zaporizhzhia power plant in the centre of the conflict in southern Ukraine from the electrical system. The incident led to a regional blackout. A local Russian-installed official reported that the plant was later restored to the grid. — 25 people have died as a result of a Russian rocket strike on a train station and the neighbourhood on Ukraine's Independence Day, according to Ukrainian authorities. In its attack on Wednesday, Russia claimed to have attacked a military train and killed more than 200 Ukrainian reservists. Putin's order was vague as to whether the increase would be accomplished by expanding the draught, increasing volunteerism, or a combination of the two. The Kremlin's worries about a potential domestic backlash from a larger conscription, however, led some Russian military strategists to foresee a greater dependence on volunteers. With the addition of the 1.15 million personnel, the move will increase Russia's armed forces to 2.04 million. More Russians than the Soviet Union lost in its ten-year war in Afghanistan, according to estimates from the West, which vary from more than 15,000 to over 20,000. Up to 80,000 Russian soldiers may have been killed or wounded, according to the Pentagon's report from last week, which makes Moscow less able to launch major offensives. Also read | Explained: Six months into the Russia-Ukraine war, what are the consequences so far? Only volunteer contract soldiers, according to the Kremlin, are involved in the conflict in Ukraine. However, it might be challenging to locate additional willing soldiers, and according to military analysts, the anticipated troop levels might not be enough to support operations. Retired Russian Col. Retired Viktor Murakhovsky stated that the Kremlin will likely try to continue depending on volunteers and that this will account for the majority of the increase in remarks published by the Moscow-based RBC online news outlet. Fighting near the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia facility has raised concerns in Ukraine about a catastrophe akin to Chernobyl. Russia and Ukraine have both accused the other of bombarding the location. It was unclear right away if the damaged line in the incident on Thursday carried incoming power or outgoing power needed to run the plant, including the crucial cooling system for the reactors. According to Ukrainian authorities, a backup power line that uses energy from a different, non-nuclear reactor is still connected and in use. Also read | For the first time, India votes against Russia in UNSC during procedural vote on Ukraine The Russian government has frequently asserted that its forces exclusively aim at legitimate military objectives after attacks in which civilians have died. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu maintained the military was doing all possible to save civilians hours before the massacre at the railway station, even if it meant slowing down its offensive in Ukraine. In April, when large groups, primarily made up of women and children, tried to flee the fighting, a Russian missile attack on a train station in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk resulted in the deaths of over 50 people. The assault was called a war crime. (With inputs from agencies) Also WATCH | Russia readies emergency blue print, plan risks failure of nuclear plant's cooling system

Putin signs decree to boost the size of Russian forces

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro issued a decree on Monday changing the rules of moderation of content on social media. The critics say that the decree may hinder fight against disinformation. The decree comes into effect immediately but it has to be ratified by the Congress if it is to be a law.

Bolsonaro himself has had his content removed from social media platforms over alleged&nbsp;disinformation about Covid-19. The far-right leader has maintained that suspension or removal of accounts and content that various platforms have subjected him and some of his supporters to is "censorship".

The new provision establishes a series of hypotheses for which there would be "just cause" to remove content or suspend users -- such as committing crimes or inciting violence -- and imposes new rules for platforms to do so.

"This provisional measure significantly hinders our ability to limit abuse on our platforms," a Facebook spokesperson told AFP. "We agree with legal experts and specialists who view the measure as a violation of constitutional rights."

Alessandro Molon, an opposition politician and rapporteur of Brazil's bill of rights for the internet (MCI), said he was preparing legal action to overturn the presidential decree.

"Its objective is not to protect freedom of expression, the MCI already does that," Molon said. "What (Bolsonaro) wants is to prevent the disinformation and hate speech that he and his supporters disseminate from continuing to be removed from the platforms."

Bolsonaro announced the decree on the eve of Brazilian Independence Day. His supporters are expected to take to streets throughout the country.

Tensions are running high, as anti-Bolsonaro protests have been planned in the same cities, and clashes between the groups could occur.

With polls putting Bolsonaro on track to lose badly to leftist ex-leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in next year's presidential elections, the ex-army captain is hoping to use the rally to energize his supporters.

(With inputs from agencies)

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro issued a decree on Monday changing the rules of moderation of content on social media. The critics say that the decree may hinder fight against disinformation.

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro issued a decree on Monday changing the rules of moderation of content on social media. The critics say that the decree may hinder fight against disinformation. The decree comes into effect immediately but it has to be ratified by the Congress if it is to be a law. Bolsonaro himself has had his content removed from social media platforms over alleged disinformation about Covid-19. The far-right leader has maintained that suspension or removal of accounts and content that various platforms have subjected him and some of his supporters to is "censorship". The new provision establishes a series of hypotheses for which there would be "just cause" to remove content or suspend users -- such as committing crimes or inciting violence -- and imposes new rules for platforms to do so. "This provisional measure significantly hinders our ability to limit abuse on our platforms," a Facebook spokesperson told AFP. "We agree with legal experts and specialists who view the measure as a violation of constitutional rights." Alessandro Molon, an opposition politician and rapporteur of Brazil's bill of rights for the internet (MCI), said he was preparing legal action to overturn the presidential decree. "Its objective is not to protect freedom of expression, the MCI already does that," Molon said. "What (Bolsonaro) wants is to prevent the disinformation and hate speech that he and his supporters disseminate from continuing to be removed from the platforms." Bolsonaro announced the decree on the eve of Brazilian Independence Day. His supporters are expected to take to streets throughout the country. Tensions are running high, as anti-Bolsonaro protests have been planned in the same cities, and clashes between the groups could occur. With polls putting Bolsonaro on track to lose badly to leftist ex-leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in next year's presidential elections, the ex-army captain is hoping to use the rally to energize his supporters. (With inputs from agencies)

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