The report describes the Cambodian Human Rights Committee’s annual meeting on March 17, 2026, attended by leaders, officials and volunteer lawyers.
Senior Minister and committee president Keo Remy said its work included condemnation petitions and submissions to regional and international human rights mechanisms in defence of civilian rights, freedoms and territorial integrity, totalling 60 documents. He also reported ten visits delivering aid to displaced residents, soldiers and soldiers’ families.
He reiterated allegations concerning Thai actions, including unilateral border closures, discrimination and violence against Cambodian workers, fire on Cambodian troops within Cambodian territory, high-intensity noise affecting civilians’ physical and mental health, and attacks using aircraft, cluster munitions and toxic smoke substances deep inside territory Cambodia claims as sovereign.
He also alleged continued occupation, deployment of containers and barbed wire, destruction and removal of private and public property, damage to cultural heritage and statues, and new construction intended to create a fait accompli. He said these actions prevented tens of thousands of displaced people returning home despite the December 27, 2025 joint statement.
Keo Remy said Cambodia remained committed to peaceful resolution based on international law and valid bilateral agreements.
The meeting also reviewed 2025 work and priorities including legal and volunteer-lawyer services, complaint handling, national rights reports, visits to prisons and correctional centres, investigations of rights violations, legal and human rights education, ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights work, international cooperation and capacity building.
The report says committee leaders, officials and volunteer lawyers pledged greater effectiveness, preservation and expansion of achievements, continued human-rights work and support for the government. By Pai Sokhim.
