Sam Rainsy

ModernPoliticianCambodia1949 — ?

Cambodian opposition leader in exile.

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Quick Facts

Born

1949

Country

Cambodia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)14

Political (20%)55

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)62

Strategy (15%)34

Total Score46.5

Sam Rainsy — Complete Timeline

2012 AD

Co-founded the Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP)Political Action◆ Major

Sam Rainsy co-founded the CNRP with Kem Sokha, merging their opposition parties. The CNRP became the main challenger to the ruling CPP, winning significant support in the 2013 elections.

Political PartyOppositionCambodia

Impact: nationalconstructive

2015 AD

Exiled from Cambodia after conviction for defamationPolitical Action◆ Major

Sam Rainsy was convicted in absentia for defamation and incitement related to comments about Foreign Minister Hor Namhong. He went into self-imposed exile in France to avoid imprisonment, continuing to lead the opposition from abroad.

ExileDefamationCambodia

Impact: nationaltragic

2017 AD

Dissolved CNRP and banned from politicsPolitical Action

The Cambodian Supreme Court dissolved the CNRP at the government's request, and Sam Rainsy was banned from political activity for five years. This effectively ended the organized opposition ahead of the 2018 elections.

BanOppressionCambodia

Impact: nationaldestructive