Khmer Circle: Is the CPP's Kingdom of Wonder gearing up for WW3?
<<<>>>
Mech Dara | Publication date 01 March 2018 | 18:14 ICT
p
Defence Minister Tea Banh arrives at the army’s 63rd anniversary celebrations in 2016. Heng Chivoan
The King has approved promotions for more than 300 officers of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, including 178 new generals, in the second mass military promotion so far this year.
The most recent edition of the Royal Book shows that three officers were promoted to four-star general, 13 were promoted to three-star general and 114 were promoted to two-star general. Another 178 were promoted to one-star general.
The armed forces have been criticised for being top-heavy, with insiders estimating there as many as 3,000 generals in the ranks.
Political analysts have said the mass promotions are likely meant to shore up support for the ruling party, and are rife with opportunities for nepotism.
No comments:
Post a Comment