CMAA បដិសេធការចោទប្រកាន់នៃការបញ្ឈប់ការជីកយករ៉ែថ្មី និងអំពាវនាវឲ្យមានកិច្ចសហប្រតិបត្តិការផ្អែកលើការពិតក្រោមបទឈប់បាញ់
[Coat of Arms of Cambodia]
KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA
Nation Religion King
THE ROYAL GOVERNMENT
Cambodian Mine Action
and Victim Assistance Authority
File No: V /CMAA/2025
PRESS RELEASE
CMAA DENIES ALLEGATIONS OF NEW MINE-LAYING AND CALLS FOR FACT-BASED COOPERATION UNDER CEASEFIRE
The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) strongly refutes the statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand on 9 August 2025, which accused Cambodia of laying new mines.
Cambodia’s position is unequivocal: We have not, and will not, plant new landmines. Cambodia is a proud State Party to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, which it ratified in 1999, and has an internationally recognized record of removing, not deploying, these indiscriminate weapons. For over three decades, Cambodia has cleared more than one million landmines and nearly three million explosive remnants of war, saving countless lives and restoring land to communities.
At this time, no official and transparent investigation has been carried out regarding the reported incident involving injured Thai soldiers. In the absence of verified facts, it is essential that all parties exercise restraint in public statements. Unsubstantiated accusations not only risk undermining the spirit of cooperation established under the ceasefire but also threaten to erode trust at a moment when constructive engagement is most needed.
Cambodia hopes that the Thai side will respect the points agreed upon at the extraordinary meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee (GBC), especially point two, which states that both sides maintain current troop deployments without further movement, including patrol towards the other side’s position.
We reiterate our readiness to work with Thailand, ASEAN partners, and the international mine action community to uphold peace and promote safety.
Cambodia reaffirms:
- Absolute compliance with the Mine Ban Treaty.
- Commitment to peace, dialogue, and technical cooperation.
- Rejection of any action or narrative that undermines the ceasefire.
Phnom Penh, 9 August 2025
[Official Stamp: Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority - CMAA]
Address: New Building, St.273, Corner 516, Sangkat Toul Sangker, Khan Russey Keo, Phnom Penh. Tel: 023 885 941, 023 881 492
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