PM Hun Sen marks 30 years at top

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen marked 30 years in power on Wednesday, one of only a handful of political leaders worldwide who have managed to stay in power that long.

Since first taking up the job of prime minister at age 33, he has consolidated his power. He can also take some credit for bringing modest economic growth and stability to a country devastated by upheaval in the 1970s.

"Hun Sen is one of the cleverest politicians Asia has ever seen," said Sebastian Strangio, author of a biography of the Cambodian leader.