Cambodia Condemns Thailand’s Aggression

Phnom Penh (16 December 2025): Cambodia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has Condemned the strongest terms of Thailand’s armed aggression against Cambodia, including the use of F-16 fighter jets to conduct airstrikes up to 80-90 kilometers deeper inside Cambodia on multiple positions in many provinces.

In a Statement on Monday night, the ministry said such actions contribute a violence of Cambodia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, breach the United Nations Charter, and disregard both the ASEAN Charter and the spirit of ASEAN Community.

The Thailand’s aggression has resulted in the loss of civilians’ lives, the displacement of over 400.000 people, and widespread destruction, the ministry said adding that the attacks have damaged and destroyed UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Preah Vihear Temple and other temples of profound cultural and religious significance, as well as civilian homes, schools, hospitals, pagodas, hotels, casinos, administrative offices, bridge and other essential civilian infrastructure.

Such actions amount to serious violations of international humanitarian law and international obligations to protect civilians and cultural property, the ministry added. Chhay Sophal