🇰🇭 Border Tensions Rise: PM Hun Manet Addresses Thailand-Cambodia Conflict 🇹🇭
In his first major international interview since taking office, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has issued a stark update on the ongoing border dispute with Thailand. Despite recent ceasefire agreements, the Prime Minister reports that Thai forces continue to occupy "deep" territory within areas previously recognized as Cambodian. 🛡️
Key Highlights from the Interview:
Ongoing Occupation: PM Hun Manet alleges that Thai troops have used shipping containers and barbed wire to blockade zones, preventing approximately 80,000 displaced people from returning to their homes. 🛑🏠
A Call for Demarcation: Following the recent Thai elections—which saw Anutin Charnvirakul and the Bhumjaithai Party rise to power—Cambodia is calling for the "Joint Boundary Commission" to resume technical work to permanently mark the border. 📍🗺️
Global Mediation: While a China-led agreement has maintained a fragile peace since the start of 2026, Hun Manet expressed hope that U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace could play a vital role in further de-escalation and long-term stability. 🤝🇺🇸
Addressing Critics: The PM also defended Cambodia’s record on human rights and the crackdown on cyber-scamming ("pig-butchering") centers, asserting that the government is actively working to combat these international criminal networks. 💻🚫
As regional dynamics shift with new leadership in both Thailand and the U.S., the world watches to see if these ancient borderlands can finally find a path toward lasting peace. 🕊️✨
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