08/12/2025
Today, the violence has tragically resumed, directly impacting civilian life.
Cambodian children are unable to complete their education and are instead fleeing for safety after the Thai side initiated open fire. Our elderly citizens are forced to evacuate their homes once more.
The targeting has extended even to cultural heritage. The sacred Preah Vihear Temple and its surroundings have been targeted by shelling from the Thai military.
The Cambodian people strongly condemn the unlawful use of force committed today by the armed forces of the Kingdom of Thailand. This aggression has severely hurt our people and resulted in a military incursion into sovereign Cambodian territory.
Consequently, every father, husband, son, and grandfather must now proceed to the frontline, leaving their families to fulfill the call to duty.
We extend our unwavering support to our troops and the brave women and men at our border, fighting to defend our sovereignty. We pray you go forward with strength and return to us safely. We thank you for carrying the hopes of our nation. π
