Cambodia holds lopsided election before historic transfer of power

No timeframe had been given for the handover until Thursday, when Hun Sen signalled his son could be prime minister next month, depending on "whether Hun Manet will be able to do it or not". He needs to win a National Assembly seat to become prime minister, which is likely. Hun Manet, 45, dressed in a green safari shirt, smiled and posed for selfies with supporters after voting in Phnom Penh before a throng of media. He ducked questions on the prospect of becoming premier and whether he would rule differently from his father. "No comment please, no comment please….