Ex-PM admits military shortfalls, takes sole responsibility

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Cambodian Acting Head of State Hun Sen has acknowledged military shortcomings during his time as prime minister, attributing inadequate military preparedness to a focus on socio-economic development and strong relations with Thailand. He took sole responsibility for these defense capability gaps amid concerns of potential armed conflict.

Acting Head of State Hun Sen has apologised to the Cambodian people for what he described as shortcomings in strengthening the military’s capabilities during his tenure as prime minister, acknowledging that prioritising socio-economic development and close ties with Thailand left Cambodia inadequately prepared in terms of weapons and ammunition in the event of armed conflict. Ex-PM admits military shortfalls, takes sole responsibility appeared first on Khmer Times.