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The Star
4 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
Cambodia demands Thais investigate border shooting, slated to take border dispute to ICJ
A 48-year-old Cambodian soldier was shot dead in a brief exchange of fire on May 28. - Supplied via PPP/ANN PHNOM PENH: The Cambodian government plan to bring its border dispute with Thailand to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has garnered support from the former prime minister and the general public, while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has demanded that Thailand investigate the May 28 shooting that killed a Cambodian soldier, describing it as a 'cruel and illegal act'. On Monday night (June 1), Prime Minister Hun Manet announced on social media that Cambodia will take the border issue, particularly involving the areas around the Ta Moan Thom, Ta Moan Toch and Ta Kra Bei temples, to the ICJ in the Hague. He stated that Cambodia has consistently pursued the peaceful resolution of border disputes through technical mechanisms and international law. An urgent meeting of the Joint Border Committee (JBC) with Thailand will be held to address the issue and continue demarcation and border marker placement between the two countries. '[Cambodia] is preparing to include the issue of Ta Moan Thom Temple, Ta Moan Toch Temple, Ta Krabey Temple and the Mum Bei area on the JBC meeting agenda, to bring these matters directly to the ICJ,' he said. He said despite continuing peaceful cooperation with Thailand, such as border demarcation based on international legal standards, Cambodia 'reserves the right to protect its territorial integrity by all means, including the use of armed force, in case of any attempt to violate Cambodia's territorial integrity through military force.' Following this statement, former Prime Minister Hun Sen, now president of the Senate, issued a message supporting plans to take the case to the ICJ. 'Earlier, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet confirmed that the issues of Mum Bei, Ta Moan Thom Temple, Ta Moan Toch Temple and Ta Kra Bei Temple will be brought to the ICJ. I fully support this, as the 2000 MOU has made little progress, leading to ongoing ambiguity, mutual accusations and multiple armed clashes,' he said, via social media. 'If Thailand is sincerely committed to resolving this issue, it should agree to jointly bring the matter to the ICJ for a ruling, without Cambodia needing to file a case. We await Thailand's stance on this — will they dare or not?' he added. He encouraged the Kingdom's armed forces to remain patient but also be prepared to counter any form of aggression. The move to take the case to the ICJ has received widespread public support on social media. In a May 29 diplomatic note to the Thai Embassy, the foreign ministry stated that Thai soldiers attacked Cambodian forces at a post in Techo Morodok village, Morodok commune, Choam Ksan district, Preah Vihear province, resulting in the 'unjust' death of a Khmer soldier at 5.30am on May 28. The ministry clarified that Cambodia has maintained its presence at that location for a long time, predating a 2000 memorandum of understanding (MoU) on border demarcation and marker placement. The ministry protested the shooting. 'The Royal Government of Cambodia demands an urgent and thorough investigation into this violent incident. Those responsible for this cruel and illegal act must be brought to justice,' said the note. - The Phnom Penh Post/ANN
The Star
a day ago
- Politics
- The Star
Hun Sen reiterates Emerald Triangle is Cambodian territory
Then Prime Minister Hun Sen and his wife (centre), visiting the disputed area in 2009, clad in camouflage. - SHS via PPP/ANN PHNOM PENH: Former Prime Minister Hun Sen has reiterated that the 'Emerald Triangle' is Cambodian land and invited both countries, Thailand and Cambodia, to bring internationally recognised maps to The International Court of Justice in The Hague to end the dispute. Cambodia and Thailand have both dispatched additional troops to the border, following a brief May 28 clash at the at Mum Bei area, in Preah Vihear province's Choam Ksan district. The short exchange of fire left one Cambodian soldier dead. Hun Sen, now president of the Senate, posted several pictures of himself in camouflage during a 2009 visit to the area. He noted that Cambodian troops have been stationed there since before the Paris Peace Agreement (October 23, 1991) — 13 or 14 years before the 2000 memorandum of understanding was signed. He suggested that the UN Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) might be able to serve as a witness. 'If things are still unclear, Cambodia and Thailand could agree to bring this issue to the International Court of Justice in The Hague, using internationally recognised official maps (not self-drawn maps meant to claim land), to end the matter,' he said. 'This is not to stop the smoke, but to put out the fire completely for the happiness and unity of future generations, and to prevent the same thing from happening again,' he added. According to Hun Sen, following the incident, some Thai 'extremists' have commented on his Facebook page to post 'insults and offensive comments', with the intention of damaging the good relationship between the governments and people of both countries. He believed that they were trying to stir tensions that could lead to military conflict between the two countries. He added that some Thai individuals are demanding that Cambodia withdraw its troops from an area currently held by Cambodian forces, demands which will never be met. 'Cambodia cannot withdraw its troops from its own territory just because Thailand demands it. This same tactic was used by former Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, who told me in front of the President of Indonesia in 2011 that both sides should withdraw their troops from the Preah Vihear temple area,' he said. 'I told Abhisit clearly that I cannot pull Cambodian troops out of our own land, and that he should unconditionally withdraw his invading forces. What happened in the Emerald Triangle area three days ago is just another episode of a recurring scheme to grab land from Cambodia, driven by lower-level commanders and supported by extremist Thai groups,' he added. Referring to the photos of him, his wife and colleagues at the area over 15 years ago, he said it clearly demonstrated that the area is Cambodian land. 'There's no way I could have worn a military uniform and taken photos on Thai or Lao territory in that area. At that time, I was receiving Lao soldiers at a ceremonial hall there; the hall burned down a few years ago,' he noted. - The Phnom Penh Post/ANN
Barnama
3 days ago
- Health
- Barnama
Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: May 30
Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen urged the public to remain calm and trust the government and the armed forces to resolve the recent border clash through negotiation. He also warned of fake news that could incite tensions between Cambodia and Thailand. Cambodia will host the 2nd Badminton Asia Southeast Asia Regional Championships 2025 from July 7 to 12. The tournament includes double and single categories in the U15, U17 and U23 age groups. It will be held at the Morodok Techo National Stadium. The government has pushed back against reports that Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio has backed out of an advisory role at Indonesia's state asset fund Danantara and said it remained in contact with the United States hedge fund titan's team. 2. NORTH SUMATRA TAKES ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL OF FOUR ISLANDS FORMERLY UNDER ACEH -- JAKARTA GLOBE The central government has officially reassigned four islands previously under Aceh's jurisdiction to the administrative authority of North Sumatra Province, North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution confirmed on Thursday. LAOS 1. HARSH PENALTY TO CURB ILLEGAL SURROGACY -- VIENTIANE TIMES Anyone involved in surrogacy in Loa will be punished with a 19-year prison sentence and fined up to 400 million kip (RM79,000). The warning comes after advertisements promoting illegal surrogacy were discovered. Hiring a surrogate mother needs a government doctor's approval. 2. PNEUMONIA TOPS LIST OF ILLNESS THREATENING KIDS -- VIENTIANE TIMES The Children's Hospital in Vientiane is strengthening paediatricians' skills to improve the health and mortality rate of newborns and infants. Pneumonia remains a leading illness at the hospital, followed by diarrhoea, upper respiratory tract infections and malaria. MYANMAR 1. ETHNIC ARMED GROUPS TOLD TO PROTECT PUBLIC SAFETY -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR The government has urged all ethnic armed organisations and relevant parties to respect the temporary ceasefire to ensure rehabilitation works are carried out smoothly. Besides, addressing the current risks being faced by the nation, it is imperative to consider potential future dangers. 2. TAPPING OIL, GAS, SOLAR TO POWER THE NATION -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR The Ministry of Energy is launching new offshore oil and gas projects to strengthen the energy sector. The government is also considering the import and installation of solar panels as they are key for power production for the country. SINGAPORE 1. 47 COUNTRIES TO ATTEND 22ND SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE IN SINGAPORE -- THE STRAITS TIMES Forty-seven countries, including 40 minister-level delegates, will attend the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD), which takes place at the Shangri-La Hotel from May 30 to June 1. UNDERREPORTED PROBLEM? SURVEY FINDS 30% OF SINGAPORE SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS CLAIM THEY HAVE BEEN BULLIED -- CNA A survey by CNA's Talking Point programme has found that student bullying could be more pervasive than official figures suggest, with about 30 per cent of secondary school students in Singapore claiming they have been bullied. THAILAND 1. SOMSAK VETOES MEDICAL COUNCIL'S RESOLUTION ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS AGAINST -- DOCTORS THE NATION Public Health Minister Somsak vetoes Medical Council's disciplinary action against three doctors over Thaksin's hospital stay opinion. 2. FLOOD THREAT GROWS ALONG CHAO PHRAYA -- BANGKOK POST Bangkok is on heightened alert for potential flooding as high sea levels threaten low-lying areas along the Chao Phraya River through to Sunday, with temporary and permanent flood protection measures underway. VIETNAM 1. PROPOSAL TO BUILD RM2 BILLION CASINO IN QUANG NINH -- VIETNAM NEWS The Ministry of Finance is seeking the government's approval to build a tourism complex in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh province, including a luxury RM8.5 billion (US$2 billion) casino. The casino will be built on 244 hectares of land. 2. TRADE FAIR IN SOUTHERN CITY EYING GLOBAL SUPPLIERS -- VIETNAMPLUS Ho Chi Minh City will host the Vietnam International Hardware Expo 2025 and the Home Show Vietnam 2025 from June 4-6. The business-to-business trade fair, aimed at connecting global suppliers, will showcase hardware, household products and gifts. -- BERNAMA BERNAMA provides up-to-date authentic and comprehensive news and information which are disseminated via BERNAMA Wires; BERNAMA TV on Astro 502, unifi TV 631 and MYTV 121 channels and BERNAMA Radio on FM93.9 (Klang Valley), FM107.5 (Johor Bahru), FM107.9 (Kota Kinabalu) and FM100.9 (Kuching) frequencies. Follow us on social media : Facebook : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatv, @bernamaradio Twitter : @ @BernamaTV, @bernamaradio Instagram : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatvofficial, @bernamaradioofficial TikTok : @bernamaofficial
Nikkei Asia
3 days ago
- Business
- Nikkei Asia
Cambodia PM Hun Manet to open 2nd day of Future of Asia forum
TOKYO -- The second day of Nikkei's flagship international conference, the Future of Asia, takes place in Tokyo on Friday, with political, economic and academic leaders sharing their views on the issues and challenges facing the region in an increasingly uncertain world. The day's first speaker, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, is joining the forum for the first time since his father and predecessor, Hun Sen, handed over power to him in August 2023 after nearly four decades of rule.
The Star
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Cambodia, Thailand military commanders to met after fatal shooting incident
PHNOM PENH: The border commanders of the Cambodian and Thai armies are scheduled to meet Thursday (May 29) evening, to ease tensions in the Mom 3 area of Choam Khsant district, Preah Vihear province, following the death of a Cambodian soldier during a brief exchange of fire which took place on Wednesday morning. In a message posted to Facebook page this morning, Prime Minister Hun Manet said, 'I hope the meeting between the Cambodian and Thai army chiefs tonight will bring positive results in maintaining calm and good communication between our frontline forces, as has been done in the past.' 'I do not want to see any fighting between our armies that brings no benefit to our two countries and peoples, especially those directly on the frontline,' he added. He clarified that the deployment of forces and weapons to the border is part of the army's contingency plans to protect Cambodia's territorial integrity, ensuring readiness for any potential situation. Manet reiterated his previous public statements that Cambodia does not intend to invade any country and that the border issue should be resolved based on technical evidence and international law. 'Nevertheless, Cambodia reserves the right to use all necessary means to protect its territorial integrity, including armed forces, in the event of any invasion or violation by force,' he continued. Despite being on a state mission abroad, the prime minister said he was continuing to monitor the border situation closely and is making all major decisions regarding national security. He urged the public not to be alarmed by unverified information which may be circulating, especially from unclear sources. 'I also call on our Cambodian citizens to prevent this issue from escalating into ethnic conflict and to trust the Royal Government and our army to responsibly find a solution,' he said. Senate president Hun Sen also took to social media to comment. He strongly condemned any individual, organisation or group responsible for what he described as aggressive acts, reminiscent of the hostilities that took place at the Preah Vihear Temple between 2008 and 2011. 'I do not wish for armed conflict to break out, but I fully support the Royal Government's decision to deploy troops and heavy weaponry to the border as a defensive measure against continued aggression,' he wrote. He expressed his hopes that the upcoming talks between the army commanders of both nations will yield positive outcomes and that no tensions will arise along the border to hinder cooperation in mutually beneficial sectors. Hun Sen appealed to citizens to avoid fuelling ethnic hatred and to place their trust in the government and military efforts of both countries to resolve the conflict. He underscored that while Cambodians abhor war, they are compelled to defend themselves when faced with foreign aggression, as was the case from 2008 to 2011, when a three-pronged approach — military, diplomatic and legal — was employed. Both the prime minister and senate president expressed their condolences to the family of the Cambodian soldier killed by Thai forces. 'The loss of Suon Raun is a loss felt deeply — not only by his family but by the nation. He was a devoted son, brother and a pure patriot who dedicated his strength, body, mind and soul to the defence of our nation, religion and King. His contributions to sovereignty, territorial integrity and the peace and prosperity of Cambodia are invaluable,' wrote Manet. He shared two photos from the clashes between Cambodian and Thai forces in the Preah Vihear, Ta Moan, and Ta Krabey areas over a decade ago, in 2008 and 2011. 'First and foremost, I express my deepest condolences and sympathy to the family of the late Warrant Officer Suon Raun, who lost his life due to the assault by invading forces,' added Hun Sen. 'A peaceful, friendly and cooperative border should never witness such incidents,' he continued. Royal Cambodian army patrolled along the borders recently. - The Phnom Penh Post/ANN
