Cambodia’s National Assembly Condemns Thai Cross-Border Attacks as War Crimes, Demands International Accountability

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (Dec. 17, 2025) — Cambodia’s National Assembly on Wednesday issued a resolution condemning what it described as Thailand’s armed aggression and war crimes, accusing Thai forces of launching deep cross‑border attacks that violate international law and threaten regional stability. 

Lawmakers said Thai military forces have deployed F‑16 fighter jets, heavy artillery, warships, attack drones, rockets, armored vehicles and cluster munitions against multiple locations along the Cambodia–Thailand border, with some strikes reaching 80 to 90 kilometers inside Cambodian territory. 

The Assembly said the assaults represent a grave breach of Cambodia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as violations of the U.N. Charter, ASEAN Charter and international humanitarian law. The resolution warned that the continued use of heavy weapons poses a serious threat to peace and security at both regional and global levels. 

According to Cambodian authorities, the attacks have deliberately targeted civilians, killing 17 people, injuring 77 others and displacing more than 400,000. Schools, hospitals, homes, pagodas, bridges, roads, administrative offices, hotels and other civilian infrastructure were reported damaged or destroyed. 

Lawmakers also condemned damage to UNESCO World Heritage and national cultural sites, including Preah Vihear, Ta Krabei and Ta Moan Thom temples, calling the destruction an assault on humanity’s shared heritage. 

The Assembly urged Thailand to withdraw its forces, halt military operations that endanger civilians and comply with ceasefire agreements. It called on the international community to strongly condemn Thailand’s actions and hold Bangkok accountable under international law for aggression, civilian harm and cultural destruction.