Hun Sen is a Cambodian politician who has served as the Prime Minister of Cambodia since 1985. He is one of the longest-serving leaders in the world and is a member of the Cambodian People's Party. His leadership has been marked by significant economic growth, but also by criticism regarding human rights and political freedoms. Born on August 5, 1952, Hun Sen rose to power after the fall of the Khmer Rouge regime. He played a key role in the peace process that ended the Cambodian Civil War in the 1990s. Despite his controversial rule, he has maintained a strong grip on power through various political strategies and alliances.