Norodom Sihanouk


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Norodom Sihanouk

(ˌnɒrəˈdɒm ˈsiːənʊk)
n
(Biography) See Sihanouk
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No•ro•dom Si•ha•nouk

(ˈnɔr əˌdɒm ˈsi əˌnʊk, -dəm)
n.
Prince, born 1922, Cambodian statesman: premier 1952–60; chief of state 1960–70 and 1975–76.
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Ou Chanrith, the former CNRP lawmaker who has been appointed the spokesperson for the Rainsy return working group, said on Sunday that November 9 was chosen because it was the Cambodian Independence Day and commemorated the achievements of the late King Father Norodom Sihanouk in ending French colonisation of the Kingdom.
In February last year, King Norodom Sihamoni granted a royal pardon to Ratree Pipatanapaiboon on the occasion of the cremation of late King Father Norodom Sihanouk. Sihasak arrived in Cambodia on Tuesday morning for a two-day visit to discuss ways to further promote bilateral ties and cooperation.
Cambodia unveiled a statue of late King Norodom Sihanouk on Friday to honor his achievements in securing the country's independence and contributing to national development and reconciliation.
"This poses a danger to the royal family because this prince uses the name of former King Norodom Sihanouk and uses the name on behalf of the royal cabinet of the Queen Mother Norodom Monineath to gain popularity for the opposition party," the premier said.
This photo has been shortlisted for a Sony World Photography Award Picture: KUNI TAKAHASHI/SONY WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS via AP images CAMBODIA Cambodia''s royal family prepare to scatter the ashes of former King Norodom Sihanouk near the confluence of the four rivers in Phnom Penh yesterday.
L'ancien roi du Cambodge Norodom Sihanouk a ete incinere hier lundi a Phnom Penh en presence de plusieurs dignitaires etrangers, point d'orgue des ceremonies d'adieu du pays a celui qui l'a accompagne pendant toute la seconde moitie du XXe siecle.
Phnom Penh: Cambodians lined the banks of the Mekong River on Tuesday as the ashes of their revered former King Norodom Sihanouk were lowered into the murky water a day after his cremation in Phnom Penh.
PHNOM PENH -- Cambodia is due to hold an elaborate cremation ceremony on Monday for its revered former king Norodom Sihanouk, part of a weeklong funeral for the colorful late royal.
King Father Norodom Sihanouk, born on 31 October 1922 and expired on 15 October 2012 was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 until 2004.
The death of Cambodia's former king, Norodom Sihanouk, has created a void on the South Asian political scene which he dominated for 60 years.
| KUWAIT, Oct 15 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah addressed a cable of condolences to King Norodom Sihamoni of the friendly Kingdom of Cambodia on demise of his father, the Kingdom former Monarch, Norodom Sihanouk.
Chinese leaders on Monday expressed condolences on the death of Cambodia's former King Norodom Sihanouk, calling him "a great friend of the Chinese people."