Cambodian soldiers approached Thai troops unarmed after the ceasefire, yet they were captured. Fighting has ended…so why haven’t they been released?
The continued detention violates Article 118 of the Third Geneva Convention, which requires prisoners of war to be released promptly after the end of hostilities.
“This is evidence left behind from bombings carried out by F-16 fighter jets used by Thailand against innocent Cambodian civilians.”
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Spokesman: As of 11:00 a.m. on August 1, 2025, the Thai side had returned only two Cambodian troops. Therefore, Cambodia continues to urge the Thai side to promptly repatriate the remaining personnel in accordance with international humanitarian law. Photo AKP
Cambodia Urges Swift International Action to Stop Thai Military Expansion
PHNOM PENH – Cambodia has urged the international community to act swiftly to halt the expansion of Thai military operations, following the imposition of martial law and troop mobilization, according to a statement released by the Ministry of National Defense on July 26.
“We urge the international community to take immediate steps to prevent the further expansion of Thai military operations, ensure full respect for Cambodia's territorial integrity, and hold Thailand accountable for its violations of the UN Charter, the Geneva Conventions, and the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia,” the ministry said.
The ministry stressed that rather than de-escalating tensions, Thailand has opted to reinforce its military posture despite the seriousness of the situation.
The ministry also expressed grave concern over Thailand’s imposition of martial law in the provinces of Trat and Chanthaburi, which border Cambodia’s provinces of Koh Kong and Pursat. It also cited the mobilization of troops and military equipment along the Banteay Meanchey border under Thailand’s so-called “Chakrabongse Bhuvanath” war-readiness plan.
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