Army Set to Reduced ‘Bloated’ List of Generals

Cambodia has one of the highest numbers of generals per capita in the world, with several thousand officers reportedly holding the rank.

Washington, D.C – Prime Minister Hun Sen has announced plans to reform the country’s armed forces by reducing the number of generals.

Cambodia has one of the highest numbers of generals per capita in the world, with several thousand officers reportedly holding the rank.

The former opposition leader, Sam Rainsy, labelled the move a ploy to avoid a military coup, saying Hun Sen was using the pretext of a reform campaign as cover.

In full: https://www.voacambodia.com/a/army-set-to-reduced-bloated-list-of-generals/4907484.html

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