Khem Veasna

Khem Veasna (Khmer: ខឹម វាសនា [kʰəm ʋiəsnaː]; born 11 December 1965) is a Cambodian politician, the founder of the League for Democracy Party, and an alleged cult leader. He currently serves as the president of the League for Democracy Party (LDP).

In this Cambodian name, the surname is Khem. In accordance with Cambodian custom, this person should be referred to by the given name, Veasna.
Khem Veasna
ខឹម វាសនា
President of the League for Democracy Party
Assumed office
26 June 2006
Preceded byPosition established
Member of Parliament
for Prey Veng
In office
4 October 2003 – 27 July 2008
Personal details
Born (1965-12-11) 11 December 1965
Kanhchriech District, Prey Veng Province, Cambodia
Political partyLeague for Democracy Party
Residence(s)Siem Reap, Cambodia
OccupationBusinessman
WebsiteKhem Veasna

Formerly, he was a member of the Sam Rainsy Party, and was listed as a nominee since 1998 but not elected until the 2003 National Assembly Election, when he became a member of the National Assembly for Prey Veng province. In 2005, he formed a political party called the League for Democracy Party.

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