Cambodia says today marks 49 days since 18 Cambodian soldiers were captured and placed in Thai military custody after the ceasefire took effect.
Cambodia calls on Thailand to release them as soon as possible so they can return safely to their families, in accordance with international humanitarian law.
The Cambodian government says it has been working continuously through all available mechanisms to secure the prompt and safe return of the 18 soldiers. It stresses that the government, Ministry of National Defence and Royal Cambodian Armed Forces never abandon any of their personnel, whatever the circumstances.
Sihanoukville Provincial Television. By ចិន្តា ទីទិ.