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{{Short description|Cambodian politician}} |
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|office = [[Minority Leader (Cambodia)|Deputy Leader of the Opposition]] |
|office = [[Minority Leader (Cambodia)|Deputy Leader of the Opposition]] |
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|predecessor = Kem Sokha |
|predecessor = Kem Sokha |
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|successor = Position abolished |
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|office1 = [[Parliament of Cambodia|Member of Parliament]]<br>for [[Phnom Penh (National Assembly constituency)|Phnom Penh]] |
|office1 = [[Parliament of Cambodia|Member of Parliament]]<br />for [[Phnom Penh (National Assembly constituency)|Phnom Penh]] |
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|term_start1 = 25 November 1998 |
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|term_end1 = 16 November 2017 |
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|majority1 = 125,529 (18.9%) |
|majority1 = 125,529 (18.9%) ([[2013 Cambodian general election|2013]]) |
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|office2 = [[Cambodia National Rescue Party#Organization|President of the Executive Committee]] of the [[Cambodia National Rescue Party]] |
|office2 = [[Cambodia National Rescue Party#Organization|President of the Executive Committee]] of the [[Cambodia National Rescue Party]] |
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|president2 = [[Sam Rainsy]]<br>[[Kem Sokha]] |
|president2 = [[Sam Rainsy]]<br />[[Kem Sokha]] |
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|term_start2 = 9 April 2013 |
|term_start2 = 9 April 2013 |
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|term_end2 = 16 November 2017 |
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|predecessor2 = Position established |
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|successor2 = Party dissolved |
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|office3 = Chairman of [[National Assembly of Cambodia#Commissions|Parliamentary Commission on Interior, National Defense, and Civil Service Administration]] |
|office3 = Chairman of [[National Assembly of Cambodia#Commissions|Parliamentary Commission on Interior, National Defense, and Civil Service Administration]] |
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|primeminister3 = [[Hun Sen]] |
|primeminister3 = [[Hun Sen]] |
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|term_start4 = June 1995 |
|term_start4 = June 1995 |
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|term_end4 = 2010 |
|term_end4 = 2010 |
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|leader4 = Sam Rainsy |
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|successor4 = Ky Wandara |
|successor4 = Ky Wandara |
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|birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1964|9|28}} |
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|party = [[Cambodia National Rescue Party]] |
|party = [[Cambodia National Rescue Party]] {{small|(2012–17)}}<br />[[Sam Rainsy Party]]<small>(1998–2012)</small> |
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|spouse = [[Ke Sovannaroth]] |
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|spouse = [[Ke Sovannaroth]] (<abbr title="married">m.</abbr> <abbr title="December 30, 1987">1987</abbr>) |
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|religion = [[Theravada Buddhism]] |
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'''Yim Sovann ''' ({{ |
'''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]]. |
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Yim Sovann |
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. |
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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]]. |
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. |
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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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== Education == |
== 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 scholarship to Japan where he received a Master's degree in Political Science from [[Saitama 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. |
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== Politics == |
== Politics == |
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[[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.]] |
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Yim Sovann |
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. |
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[[File:YS campaigning.jpg|thumb|Yim Sovann campaigning ahead of the Cambodian communal elections, 2017]] |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* {{Facebook|yimsovann}} |
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* [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-24177265 BBC: "Cambodia opposition boycott opening of parliament"] |
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* [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 | |
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Deputy Leader of the Opposition | |
In office 5 December 2016 – 31 January 2017 | |
Leader | Kem Sokha |
Preceded by | Kem Sokha |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Member of Parliament for Phnom Penh | |
In office 25 November 1998 – 16 November 2017 | |
Majority | 125,529 (18.9%) (2013) |
President of the Executive Committee of the Cambodia National Rescue Party | |
In office 9 April 2013 – 16 November 2017 | |
President | Sam Rainsy Kem Sokha |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Party dissolved |
Chairman of Parliamentary Commission on Interior, National Defense, and Civil Service Administration | |
In office 2005–2008 | |
Prime Minister | Hun Sen |
Treasurer of Sam Rainsy Party | |
In office June 1995 – 2010 | |
Prime Minister | Hun Sen |
Leader | Sam Rainsy |
Succeeded by | Ky Wandara |
Personal details | |
Born | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | 28 September 1964
Political party | Cambodia National Rescue Party (2012–17) Sam Rainsy Party(1998–2012) |
Spouse | Ke Sovannaroth |
Alma mater | National University of Management (B.Ec) Saitama University (MPS) Tsinghua University (MA) |
Profession | Politician, 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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "Election results" Archived 30 June 2008 at the Wayback Machine. Cambodia National Election Committee. Retrieved 18 June 2008.