Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Cambodia reports nearly 5,000 online scam suspects arrested in six-month crackdown

The national anti-scam committee secretariat reported 4,983 suspects arrested from June 27 to December 18, with 4,039 expelled; 168 principal suspects in 35 major cases face judicial proceedings.

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Defence Ministry issues urgent report on Thai military activity along Cambodia’s border

Cambodia’s Defence Ministry reported Thai F-16 bombing in Pak Sbaek, Preah Vihear, at 3:30 p.m. on December 19, saying Cambodian forces continued monitoring developments and maintaining high vigilance.

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Prime Minister Hun Manet reiterates that Cambodians need peace

Hun Manet said on December 18 that Cambodians across social, political and religious backgrounds joined a peace walk to express their unity, respect for life and desire for peace.

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Cambodia and China pledge stronger ironclad ties and shared-future community, discuss border conflict

Prak Sokhonn and Wang Yi spoke on December 18, reaffirming ironclad friendship, agreeing to strengthen their strategic partnership and shared-future community, and discussing the Cambodia–Thailand border conflict.

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US Secretary of State urges Thailand to resume implementing peace accord with Cambodia

The State Department said on December 19 that Marco Rubio urged Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow to take concrete de-escalation steps and resume implementing the Kuala Lumpur peace accord.

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Cambodian Defence Ministry spokesperson reports continued Thai attacks from dawn on December 19

The Defence Ministry spokesperson’s noon report listed Thai gunfire, shelling and a large drone from 4:54 a.m. on December 19, saying Cambodian troops and police continued holding their positions.

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Cambodians gather for March for Peace in Phnom Penh

Cambodians and many foreign nationals joined a December 18 peace march in Phnom Penh, appealing for international intervention, an end to attacks and respect for ceasefire and peace commitments.

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Wang Yi speaks separately with Cambodian and Thai counterparts, urges ceasefire to limit losses

Wang Yi urged a prompt ceasefire and restored trust in separate December 18 calls with Prak Sokhonn and Sihasak Phuangketkeow, supporting ASEAN mediation and asking both sides to protect Chinese projects and personnel.

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Wang Yi says China will continue helping restore peace between Cambodia and Thailand

Wang Yi spoke separately with the Cambodian and Thai foreign ministers on December 18, reiterating China’s constructive role and sorrow over civilian casualties, the report says.

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AmCham Cambodia president warns Thai actions echo the past

AmCham Cambodia’s president draws a historical comparison with Thai accusations and urges international attention, diplomacy and dialogue to prevent escalation.

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