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{{Cambodian name|Yim|Sovann}}
{{Family name hatnote|lang=Cambodian|Yim|Sovann}}
'''Yim Sovann ''' ({{lang-km|យឹម សុវណ្ណ}}; born 28 September 1964) is a Cambodian politician, currently serving as the Spokesperson and [[Cambodia National Rescue Party#Organization|President of the Executive Committee]] of the [[Cambodia National Rescue Party]]. He is an elected member of the Cambodian parliament, a successful businessman, and a father of two children. He also served as [[Minority Leader (Cambodia)|Deputy Leader of the Opposition]].
'''Yim Sovann ''' ({{langx|km|យឹម សុវណ្ណ}}; born 28 September 1964) is a Cambodian politician, who was the Spokesperson and [[Cambodia National Rescue Party#Organization|President of the Executive Committee]] of the [[Cambodia National Rescue Party]]. He was an elected member of the Cambodian parliament representing [[Phnom Penh]] until 2017, when the [[Cambodia National Rescue Party]] was dissolved. He is also a successful businessman, and a father of two children. He also served as [[Minority Leader (Cambodia)|Deputy Leader of the Opposition]].


Yim Sovann is affiliated with the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) and was first elected to represent [[Phnom Penh]] in the [[National Assembly of Cambodia]] in [[Cambodian general election, 1998|1998]]. Age just 34 at the time, he was one of Cambodia's youngest parliamentarians. He ventured into Cambodian politics as the Secretary to the Minister of Finance in 1993 and later became a member of the [[Khmer Nation Party]] (later changed its name to [[Sam Rainsy Party]]). He was the Treasurer and Spokesperson of the [[Sam Rainsy Party]]. When the [[Cambodian National Rescue Party]] was formed, he was appointed [[Cambodia National Rescue Party#Organization|President of the Executive Committee]] of the party as well as being the Party's Spokesperson. He was also the Chairman of the [[National Assembly of Cambodia#Commissions|Parliamentary Commission on Interior, National Defense, and Civil Service Administration]] from 2005 to 2008 in the [[National Assembly of Cambodia]]. In January 2015, he became Secretary General of the Parliamentary Minority Group. In December 2016 following Sam Rainsy's exile, he became [[Minority Leader (Cambodia)|Deputy Leader of the Opposition]] until the position was abolished by Parliament on January 31, 2017.
Yim Sovann was first elected to represent [[Phnom Penh]] in the [[National Assembly of Cambodia]] in [[1998 Cambodian general election|1998]]. Age just 34 at the time, he was Cambodia's youngest parliamentarian. He ventured into Cambodian politics as the Secretary to the Minister of Finance in 1993 and later became a founding member of the [[Khmer Nation Party]] (later changed its name to [[Sam Rainsy Party]]). He was the Treasurer and Spokesperson of the [[Sam Rainsy Party]]. When the [[Cambodian National Rescue Party]] was formed, he was appointed [[Cambodia National Rescue Party#Organization|President of the Executive Committee]] of the party as well as being the Party's Spokesperson. He was also the Chairman of the [[National Assembly of Cambodia#Commissions|Parliamentary Commission on Interior, National Defense, and Civil Service Administration]] from 2005 to 2008 in the [[National Assembly of Cambodia]]. In January 2015, he became Secretary General of the Parliamentary Minority Group. In December 2016 following Sam Rainsy's exile, he became [[Minority Leader (Cambodia)|Deputy Leader of the Opposition]] until the position was abolished by Parliament on 31 January 2017.


Yim Sovann is known for his calm but effective and motivational public speeches and is highly respected for his tireless effort in fighting against corruption and pursuing human rights in [[Cambodia]]. His nomination for the [[National Assembly of Cambodia#Commissions|Chairman of the Parliamentary Commission on Investigation and Anti-Corruption]], considered perhaps the most key parliamentary commission, was rejected by the ruling [[Cambodian People's Party]] on August 27, 2014. He has been an influential opposition party lawmaker having been elected since 1998.
Yim Sovann is known for his calm but effective and motivational public speeches and is highly respected for his tireless effort in fighting against corruption and pursuing human rights in [[Cambodia]]. Due to his undoubted abilities, his nomination for the [[National Assembly of Cambodia#Commissions|Chairman of the Parliamentary Commission on Investigation and Anti-Corruption]], considered perhaps the most key parliamentary commission, was rejected by the ruling [[Cambodian People's Party]] on 27 August 2014. He has been an influential opposition party lawmaker having been elected since 1998.


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
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== Education ==
== Education ==
Yim Sovann graduated with a Bachelor of Economics from the [[National University of Management]], Phnom Penh, Cambodia. In 1993, he was awarded a scholarship to Japan where he received a Master's degree in Political Science from [[Saitama University]], [[Japan]]. He has also completed a Diploma of Languages, studying English and Japanese at [[Tsinghua University]].
Yim Sovann graduated with a Bachelor of Economics from the [[National University of Management]], Phnom Penh, Cambodia. In 1993, he was awarded a full-ride scholarship to Japan where he received a Master's degree in Political Science from [[Saitama University]], Japan. He has also received a degree from [[Tsinghua University]], studying English and Japanese.


== Politics ==
== Politics ==
[[File:John Kerry with Cambodian MPs.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Sovann and his colleagues meet with US Secretary of State [[John Kerry]] and Ambassador [[William A. Heidt]] in Phnom Penh on 26 January 2016.]]
[[File:John Kerry with Cambodian MPs.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Sovann and his colleagues meet with US Secretary of State [[John Kerry]] and Ambassador [[William A. Heidt]] in Phnom Penh on 26 January 2016.]]
Yim Sovann enter politics as the assistant to the minister of finance during 1993-94, while continuing his studies in Japan. He has been a [[Member of Parliament]] (MP) for [[Phnom Penh]] since [[Cambodian general election, 1998|1998]]. He was also Chairman of [[National Assembly of Cambodia#Commissions|Parliamentary Commission on Interior, National Defense, and Civil Service Administration]] from 2005 to 2008 in the National Assembly. In January 2015, he became Secretary General of the Parliamentary Minority Group.<ref>[http://www.necelect.org.kh/English/ElectionResult/Result_2003/Result_2003.html "Election results"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080630211011/http://www.necelect.org.kh/English/ElectionResult/Result_2003/Result_2003.html |date=June 30, 2008 }}. Cambodia National Election Committee. Accessed June 18, 2008.</ref> In January 2015, he became Secretary General of the Parliamentary Minority Group. In December 2016 following Sam Rainsy's exile, he became [[Minority Leader (Cambodia)|Deputy Leader of the Opposition]] until the position was abolished by Parliament on January 31, 2017.
Yim Sovann entered politics as the assistant to the minister of finance during 1993–94, while continuing his studies in Japan. He has been a member of parliament (MP) for [[Phnom Penh]] since [[1998 Cambodian general election|1998]]. He was also Chairman of [[National Assembly of Cambodia#Commissions|Parliamentary Commission on Interior, National Defense, and Civil Service Administration]] from 2005 to 2008 in the National Assembly. In January 2015, he became Secretary General of the Parliamentary Minority Group.<ref>[http://www.necelect.org.kh/English/ElectionResult/Result_2003/Result_2003.html "Election results"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080630211011/http://www.necelect.org.kh/English/ElectionResult/Result_2003/Result_2003.html |date=30 June 2008 }}. Cambodia National Election Committee. Retrieved 18 June 2008.</ref> In January 2015, he became Secretary General of the Parliamentary Minority Group. In December 2016 following Sam Rainsy's exile, he became [[Minority Leader (Cambodia)|Deputy Leader of the Opposition]] until the position was abolished by Parliament on 31 January 2017.
[[File:YS campaigning.jpg|thumb|Yim Sovann campaigning ahead of the Cambodian communal elections, 2017]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Facebook|yimsovann}}
* {{Facebook|yimsovann}}
* [http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-24177265 BBC: "Cambodia opposition boycott opening of parliament"]
* [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-24177265 BBC: "Cambodia opposition boycott opening of parliament"]
* [https://twitter.com/SovannYim Yim Sovann on Twitter]


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Latest revision as of 01:08, 11 November 2024

Yim Sovann
យឹម សុវណ្ណ
Deputy Leader of the Opposition
In office
5 December 2016 – 31 January 2017
LeaderKem Sokha
Preceded byKem Sokha
Succeeded byPosition abolished
Member of Parliament
for Phnom Penh
In office
25 November 1998 – 16 November 2017
Majority125,529 (18.9%) (2013)
President of the Executive Committee of the Cambodia National Rescue Party
In office
9 April 2013 – 16 November 2017
PresidentSam Rainsy
Kem Sokha
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byParty dissolved
Chairman of Parliamentary Commission on Interior, National Defense, and Civil Service Administration
In office
2005–2008
Prime MinisterHun Sen
Treasurer of Sam Rainsy Party
In office
June 1995 – 2010
Prime MinisterHun Sen
LeaderSam Rainsy
Succeeded byKy Wandara
Personal details
Born (1964-09-28) 28 September 1964 (age 60)
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Political partyCambodia National Rescue Party (2012–17)
Sam Rainsy Party(1998–2012)
SpouseKe Sovannaroth
Alma materNational University of Management (B.Ec)
Saitama University (MPS)
Tsinghua University (MA)
ProfessionPolitician, businessman

Yim Sovann (Khmer: យឹម សុវណ្ណ; born 28 September 1964) is a Cambodian politician, who was the Spokesperson and President of the Executive Committee of the Cambodia National Rescue Party. He was an elected member of the Cambodian parliament representing Phnom Penh until 2017, when the Cambodia National Rescue Party was dissolved. He is also a successful businessman, and a father of two children. He also served as Deputy Leader of the Opposition.

Yim Sovann was first elected to represent Phnom Penh in the National Assembly of Cambodia in 1998. Age just 34 at the time, he was Cambodia's youngest parliamentarian. He ventured into Cambodian politics as the Secretary to the Minister of Finance in 1993 and later became a founding member of the Khmer Nation Party (later changed its name to Sam Rainsy Party). He was the Treasurer and Spokesperson of the Sam Rainsy Party. When the Cambodian National Rescue Party was formed, he was appointed President of the Executive Committee of the party as well as being the Party's Spokesperson. He was also the Chairman of the Parliamentary Commission on Interior, National Defense, and Civil Service Administration from 2005 to 2008 in the National Assembly of Cambodia. In January 2015, he became Secretary General of the Parliamentary Minority Group. In December 2016 following Sam Rainsy's exile, he became Deputy Leader of the Opposition until the position was abolished by Parliament on 31 January 2017.

Yim Sovann is known for his calm but effective and motivational public speeches and is highly respected for his tireless effort in fighting against corruption and pursuing human rights in Cambodia. Due to his undoubted abilities, his nomination for the Chairman of the Parliamentary Commission on Investigation and Anti-Corruption, considered perhaps the most key parliamentary commission, was rejected by the ruling Cambodian People's Party on 27 August 2014. He has been an influential opposition party lawmaker having been elected since 1998.

Early life

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Born in 1964, Sovann grew up in Phnom Penh and was forced to endure a miserable period like many other Cambodians under the Pol Pot regime.

Education

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Yim Sovann graduated with a Bachelor of Economics from the National University of Management, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. In 1993, he was awarded a full-ride scholarship to Japan where he received a Master's degree in Political Science from Saitama University, Japan. He has also received a degree from Tsinghua University, studying English and Japanese.

Politics

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Sovann and his colleagues meet with US Secretary of State John Kerry and Ambassador William A. Heidt in Phnom Penh on 26 January 2016.

Yim Sovann entered politics as the assistant to the minister of finance during 1993–94, while continuing his studies in Japan. He has been a member of parliament (MP) for Phnom Penh since 1998. He was also Chairman of Parliamentary Commission on Interior, National Defense, and Civil Service Administration from 2005 to 2008 in the National Assembly. In January 2015, he became Secretary General of the Parliamentary Minority Group.[1] In January 2015, he became Secretary General of the Parliamentary Minority Group. In December 2016 following Sam Rainsy's exile, he became Deputy Leader of the Opposition until the position was abolished by Parliament on 31 January 2017.

References

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  1. ^ "Election results" Archived 30 June 2008 at the Wayback Machine. Cambodia National Election Committee. Retrieved 18 June 2008.
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