Angelina Jolie has shared a deeply personal update about her ties to Cambodia, describing the country as her family’s “home” while reflecting on the impact of recent conflict along its border with Thailand.

Posting on Instagram, the actress and humanitarian, 51, noted that nearly 30,000 people remain displaced a year after violence erupted in the region. “Cambodia has always been a special country for me and my family. This is my son’s country of birth, our home is here,” she wrote, highlighting her Maddox Foundation’s work in conservation, education and healthcare in the Samlout area.

Jolie adopted her eldest son, Maddox, from Battambang in 2002 and has maintained close ties to the country ever since. She revealed that the foundation, headquartered near the conflict zone, was forced to evacuate staff last year but has now resumed operations. “We’re grateful to have resumed our work protecting the land and supporting the community’s health and livelihoods,” she said, adding that her heart remains with those still unable to return home.

The update comes shortly after Jolie reiterated her intention to leave Los Angeles once her youngest children reached adulthood. With twins Knox and Vivienne turning 18 earlier this month, she has signalled plans to spend more time in Cambodia and with family worldwide.

Her message underscores both her personal bond with Cambodia and her commitment to supporting communities affected by conflict. For Jolie, the country is not only her son’s birthplace but a place where she has built lasting roots and friendships over two decades.

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I watched Spaulding Grey's monologue again last night called Swimming to Cambodia which he described the Thailand in the early 80s and his role playing a bit part in The Killing Fields, in which he described the Khmer Rouge as "bug eating rednecks"

Yeah, what a wonderful place 😊

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Yes, tens of thousands of former Khmer Rouge child soldiers and low-level cadres who committed or participated in atrocities still live freely and unpunished in Cambodia today.