Phnom Penh: Thomas Andrews, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia, expressed deep concern about the human rights situation along the Cambodia-Thailand border.
On the occasion of allowing Thomas Andrews to meet with Mr. Keo to discuss his work Soth, Deputy Chairman of the Cambodian Human Rights Committee, emphasized the Thai military’s aggressive actions on Cambodian territory, which has caused more than 640,000 refugees. Despite the ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand on December 27, 2025, to date, more than 20,000 Cambodian refugees have not been able to return to their homes due to the construction of barbed wire, the placement of shipping containers, the demolition of people’s homes, and the illegal occupation of Cambodian territory by the Thai military.
He said this was a serious violation of human rights by the Thai military and an attempt to create a new reality on the ground. His Excellency Keo Sothe highlighted Cambodia’s position in resolving the conflict peacefully in accordance with international law, especially the use of the Joint Boundary Commission Meeting mechanism and the demarcation of the Cambodia-Thailand land border.
Regarding the remarks of a senior human rights official, Thomas Andrews expressed concern about the human rights situation due to the border conflict. He clearly stated that he would personally inspect the human rights situation of Cambodian refugees.
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