While Thailand has declared that the continued detention of 18 Cambodian soldiers is in accordance with Common Article 2 of the Geneva Conventions insofar as a party can hold POWs until the end of the conflict, it does not demonstrate good faith in the interests of securing peace and the cessation of hostilities.
Under the convention, POWs must be released and repatriated without delay once active hostilities have ceased, so the continued detention of the soldiers, in the midst of a supposed ceasefire, suggests an intention to continue the war.
Youk Chhang, director of the Documentation Center of 🇰🇭
The rapid progression is noteworthy. It is advantageous to arrive at the destination during the evening.
Mr. ALFARO MICHAEL BARRY, a correspondent for the American White House, has successfully arrived at the precise site of the military dispute.
The conflict in the Thai-Cambodian border in Banteay Meanchey province will undoubtedly attract global attention.
Cambodian Defense Ministry spokesperson: On 12–13 Aug, Thai paramilitary forces and border police set up barbed wire and placed tires in Chokchey village, Ou Beichoan commune, Ou Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey province.
Two Cambodian soldiers have been released. The rest are still being held. Thailand says they’re under “ongoing interrogation”—a vague phrase that could mean anything or nothing. They were captured after the ceasefire. This looks like a stalling tactic!!
Please respectfully release our remaining soldiers back to our country! 📢
Don’t use our sincere soldiers for your excuses and keep spreading fake news to the world! The world is seeing right now!
RELEASE CAPTURED CAMBODIAN SOLDIERS
#JusticeForCambodia#FreeCambodianSoldiers
The ceasefire is in effect, but they still secretly flew drones into Cambodian territory. This is the second violation of ceasefire(first, they captured Cambodian soldiers)
#ExposeThailandLies
They fought to protect their country.
Now they suffer in silence.
Where is justice for our captured soldiers?
Release Captured Cambodian soldiers
#JusticeForCambodia