The Cambodian Human Rights Committee condemned Thai actions in Prey Chan village involving barbed wire, weapons, tear gas and slingshots firing rubber projectiles, saying civilians, including monks, had been injured.
In its statement dated September 18, 2025, the committee said the actions violated the 2000 Memorandum of Understanding, the July 28 ceasefire, the 13 points agreed at the August 7, 2025 General Border Committee (GBC) meeting, and the September 10 special GBC agreements.
The statement also alleged violations of the UN Charter, ASEAN Charter, international humanitarian law and human rights law. These legal assessments are the committee’s stated position.
The committee reiterated that disputes should be resolved peacefully through diplomacy and dialogue, with mutual respect and adherence to international law.
It called on Thailand to stop the actions immediately and comply unconditionally with its obligations.
The statement urged a peaceful resolution through established mechanisms in a spirit of international law and mutual respect. It sought international assistance and the unconditional release of 18 Cambodian soldiers.
Reported by Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television. By ង៉ែត ពិសាន្ត.
