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'''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| |
'''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|Secretary-General]] 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]]. |
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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 Cambodia's youngest parliamentarian. 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 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 Cambodia's youngest parliamentarian. 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. |
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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 | |
| Assumed office 26 July 1998 | |
| Majority | 125,529 (18.9%) |
| Secretary-General of the Cambodia National Rescue Party | |
| Assumed office 9 April 2013 | |
| President | Sam Rainsy Kem Sokha |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| 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 | 28 September 1964 Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Political party | Cambodia National Rescue Party |
| Other political affiliations | Sam Rainsy Party (1998–2012) |
| Spouse | Ke Sovannaroth |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Saitama University (M.P.S.) National University of Management (B.Ec) Tsinghua University |
| Profession | Politician, businessman |
Template:Cambodian name Yim Sovann (Template:Lang-km; born 28 September 1964) is a Cambodian politician, currently serving as the Spokesperson and Secretary-General 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 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 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 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 January 31, 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 August 27, 2014. He has been an influential opposition party lawmaker having been elected since 1998.
Early life
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
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.
Politics
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 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 January 31, 2017.
References
- ^ "Election results" Archived June 30, 2008, at the Wayback Machine. Cambodia National Election Committee. Accessed June 18, 2008.
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