At the time of the report, 18 Cambodian soldiers detained by the Thai military after the ceasefire took effect had been held for 46 days.
Cambodia called on Thailand to release them safely as soon as possible so that they could reunite with their families, in accordance with international humanitarian law.
The Cambodian government said it was continuing to pursue every available mechanism to secure the safe and prompt return of all 18 soldiers.
The government, Ministry of National Defence and Royal Cambodian Armed Forces said they would never abandon any Cambodian service member, whatever the circumstances.
By ចិន្តា ទីទិ.
