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Cambodia rejects Thai accusations over border clashes
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The Cambodia Daily
Cambodia rejects Thai accusations over border clas | RSS.com Cambodia rejects Thai accusations over border clas | RSS.comCambodia has rejected accusations from Thailand that its troops opened fire first in recent border clashes, insisting instead that it was the victim of aggression.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Tuesday that Cambodian forces did not retaliate and remained committed to peace, despite being attacked.
Phnom Penh expressed concern over the continuing standoff along the border, urging Thailand to respect the ceasefire and pursue dialogue in line with international law.
The dispute escalated after Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow told the UN General Assembly on September 28 that Cambodia was “playing the victim” while Thai civilians and soldiers suffered from landmines and rocket attacks.
The Ministry of Interior also challenged Bangkok’s claim to be the victim, pointing to the deaths of Cambodian soldiers and Thailand’s unilateral border closures and military actions.