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Foreign ministry reissues call for Thais to cease ‘illegal activities’ on Kingdom’s soil
Cambodia has repeated its protests against “numerous illegal activities” being conducted by the Thai government in at least 15 locations on Cambodian territory. The areas have been occupied since the December 27 ceasefire. ...
Cambodia protests Thai installation of Buddha statue in Preah Vihear
Cambodia’s Ministry of Cults and Religion has issued a formal protest against the Thai military for installing a Buddha statue in An Ses village, Preah Vihear province, describing the act as a violation of Cambodia’s sovereignty and a breach of bilateral and international agreements. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-protests-thai-installation-of-buddha-statue-in-preah-vihear
What should Cambodia do during the current “quiet but not silent” situation?
The conflict between Cambodia and Thailand appears to have quieted down since the December 27 ceasefire and the release of 18 captured Cambodian soldiers on December 31. However, despite this calm, the Thai side has not remained idle. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/what-should-cambodia-do-during-the-current-quiet-but-not-silent-situation-
Cambodia urges de-escalation, dismisses Thailand’s ‘scam crackdown’ justification
Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol has called for calm and restraint to preserve a fragile ceasefire with Thailand amid ongoing border tensions, urging both governments to “lower the temperature” and resolve disputes through established bilateral mechanisms rather than force. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-urges-de-escalation-dismisses-thailand-s-scam-crackdown-justification
Japan backs ASEAN push to halt Cambodia–Thailand clashes
Japan has thrown its weight behind ASEAN’s diplomatic efforts to defuse escalating clashes between Cambodia and Thailand, expressing deep concern over mounting civilian casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure since fighting flared again this month. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-backs-asean-push-to-halt-cambodia-thailand-clashes
Cambodia backs GBC meeting to reinforce ceasefire
Cambodia has expressed its support for tomorrow’s Joint General Border Committee (GBC) meeting, with hopes that an immediate ceasefire will be on the table. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-backs-gbc-meeting-to-reinforce-ceasefire
GBC meeting sees agreement on de-escalation measures, captives, border openings discussed
Senior Cambodian and Thai defence officials have discussed de-escalation measures and the release of the 18 Cambodian soldiers who remain in Thai custody. They also examined a Japanese proposal for limited border crossing openings, as part of bilateral efforts to restore order and bring peace ...