The Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, has faced growing pressure from his people to abdicate the throne and institute democratic reforms. This pressure has been fueled by a number of factors, including the sultan's opulent lifestyle, his perceived lack of accountability, and his government's poor human rights record. In recent years, there have been several protests and demonstrations calling for the sultan to step down, and the pressure on him to do so has only increased in recent months. It remains to be seen whether the sultan will ultimately bow to the demands of his people, but the pressure on him to do so is unlikely to abate anytime soon.
