Hor Nambora (or Nam Bora, 27 July 1957 – 3 July 2024) was a Cambodian diplomat who was the ambassador to the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Nordic countries and Ethiopia as of 2012[update].[1][2] His father is Cambodian diplomat and politician Hor Namhong.[3]
Hor Nambora | |
|---|---|
| Ambassador of Cambodia to the United Kingdom | |
| In office 2004–2013 | |
| Prime Minister | Hun Sen |
| Succeeded by | Meas Kim Heng |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 July 1957 |
| Died | 3 July 2024 (aged 66) |
| Nationality | Cambodian |
| Political party | Cambodian People's Party |
| Profession | Diplomat |
Living as an exile in Paris, Nambora was studying physics and mathematics but earned no degree.[3] Believing they represented a fresh hope for the war-torn country, Nambora returned to Cambodia where he was immediately interned in a labour camp where his father Hor Namhong served as a chief of Being Trabek Prison.[3] He worked as a researcher at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum from 1980 to 1985 and as director of the Humanitarian Relief Committee in Kompong Som Port from 1986 to 1987.[1][3] In 1988 he joined the Foreign Ministry and within a few years was appointed to posts in Thailand and then with the United Nations in Geneva.[3]
In 1996 Nambora returned to Cambodia to enter politics, accepting the titles of Under-secretary of State and Foreign Affairs Adviser from prime minister Hun Sen.[3] In 1999 he, with help of his father Hor Namhong, returned to diplomacy when he was appointed ambassador to Australia and New Zealand.[3] Nambora used his position there to improve ties between ASEAN leaders and those countries.[3] In 2004 he was transferred to London when he was appointed ambassador to the United Kingdom, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Norway and Sweden.[1] He became the first Cambodian ambassador to the United Kingdom since the embassy was abandoned in 1975.[3] In 2011 the ambassadorship to Ethiopia was added to his responsibilities.[1]
Nambora died on 3 July 2024, at the age of 66.[4]
Awards and honours
editIn 2002 he was awarded the 'Citizen of Humanity' award by Australia's National Committee on Human Rights Education.[3]
In 2007 he became a Commander of the Royal Order of Cambodia and in 2010 a Grand Officer of the same order.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Biographical Details His Excellency Hor Nam Bora" (PDF). Embassy of Cambodia. Retrieved 21 July 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Jennifer Dilworth, Megan Stuart-Jones, ed. (2012). International Year Book and Statesmen's Who's Who including Who's Who in Public International Law. Brill Online. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "His Excellency Hor Nambora". Diplomat Magazine. 2005. Retrieved 21 July 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Veteran diplomat Hor Nambora passes away at 66". Khmer Times. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.