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Cambodia has filed an urgent petition with the United Nations, accusing the Thai military of a deadly cross-border attack that left one Cambodian civilian dead and three injured in Prey Chan village on 12 November.

 

The Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC) submitted the complaint to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva and Bangkok, calling the incident a “grave violation” of international law. The petition cites breaches of the UN Charter, multiple human rights treaties, and the recent Kuala Lumpur Joint Statement signed by both nations under the watch of US President Donald Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

 

According to Cambodian officials, the shooting began around 3:50 p.m. when three civilians were walking along a local embankment road. Unarmed Cambodian troops stationed nearby reportedly attempted to assist the wounded but also came under fire. A second round of gunfire was reported just before 6 p.m.

 

Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata, spokeswoman for the Ministry of National Defence, said Cambodian forces exercised “maximum restraint” and did not return fire, in line with ceasefire agreements. She described the Thai military’s actions as unprovoked and in violation of prior commitments to peaceful conflict resolution.

 

Eyewitness Dan Ratay, a disabled resident of Prey Chan, told local media he heard machine gun fire from the Thai side, contradicting Thai claims that their troops acted in self-defence. “We Khmer people did not fire back,” he said, urging international leaders to intervene.

 

The CHRC’s petition demands an immediate halt to hostilities, an independent investigation, medical aid and compensation for victims, and the release of 18 Cambodian soldiers currently held by Thailand. It also calls for a UN fact-finding mission and for the issue to be raised at the Human Rights Council.

 

Prime Minister Hun Manet echoed these calls, condemning the violence and reaffirming Cambodia’s commitment to peaceful resolution through the Joint Boundary Commission. He urged Thailand to respect the ceasefire and protect civilians.

 

Tensions along the Cambodia–Thailand border have flared repeatedly in recent months, despite diplomatic efforts to de-escalate. This latest incident threatens to unravel fragile progress made under the October peace agreement.

 

 

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Thai troops fired warning shots in response to small arms fire from the Cambodian side at Ban Nong Ya Kaew, Khok Sung district, with the situation later calming down, according to Naewna newspaper, Channel 7 and Amarin TV. No Thai casualties were reported.   

 

According to Cambodian officials, the shooting began around 3:50 p.m. when three civilians were walking along a local embankment road. Unarmed Cambodian troops stationed nearby reportedly attempted to assist the wounded but also came under fire. A second round of gunfire was reported just before 6 p.m.

 

Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata, spokeswoman for the Ministry of National Defence, said Cambodian forces exercised “maximum restraint” and did not return fire, in line with ceasefire agreements. She described the Thai military’s actions as unprovoked and in violation of prior commitments to peaceful conflict resolution.

 

Eyewitness Dan Ratay, a disabled resident of Prey Chan, told local media he heard machine gun fire from the Thai side, contradicting Thai claims that their troops acted in self-defence. “We Khmer people did not fire back,” he said, urging international leaders to intervene.