Cambodia Rejects Thai False Claims over Alleged Civilian Targeting

(Phnom Penh): The Ministry of National Defence of Cambodia completely rejects the dissemination of false information and distortions of the truth by the Thai side, which accused the Cambodian forces of targeting civilian areas, according to a press release seen by Fresh News on Monday (Dec. 15). 

The ministry reiterated that Cambodia’s rights to self-defence is solely targeted at the Thai military targets that invading and violating the Cambodia’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Conversely, the Thai side has deliberately carried out attacks on locations where Cambodian civilians reside and on civilian infrastructure, including homes, bridges, roads, schools, and hospitals, the ministry added. These attacks, conducted with heavy weapons such as fighter jet, cluster bombs, and toxic gas, have resulted in the deaths of 11 innocent Cambodian civilians (including 1 infant) and injuries to 59 individuals as of 14 December 2025.

Cambodia is firmly committed to respecting and implementing the terms of the Ceasefire Agreement, the Joint Declaration between Cambodia and Thailand, as well as all agreements previously reached by both parties with the highest sense of responsibility and in good faith. Cambodia has been firmly adhering to resolving the disputes through peaceful means in accordance with international law, the existing treaties, conventions and agreements, so as to seek solution that is just, fair, long-lasting, and in compliance with international law.

=FRESH NEWS