Judiciary, Authority, and Military (04th– 08th August 2025)
| Cambodia military claims that around 100 shots were fired using catapults by Thai forces against Cambodian troops on August 9 night, noting that the action is a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement https://bit.ly/3J7izBD; Ahead of the General Border Committee (GBC) meeting, National Defense Minister Tea Seiha met with the U.S. Indo-Pacific commander to discuss the effective implementation of the ceasefire deal reached with Thailand. https://bit.ly/40Vkwam; Two wounded Cambodian soldiers have been returned from Thai custody, intensifying a diplomatic row over the fate of 18 others still under detention after last month’s border clashes. https://bit.ly/41lZAcK; Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) rebuked Thailand’s Foreign Affairs Ministry for alleging Cambodia of “laying new mines”. “Cambodia’s position has been unequivocal. We have not, and will not, plant new landmines,” it said. The National Defense Ministry said it has yet to receive confirmation from Cambodia’s frontline army regarding a landmine explosion reportedly injuring three Thai soldiers on August 9 along Thailand’s Don Ao-Kritsana border area, located near Preah Vihear province. |
