Cambodia's Northern Border District Severely Affected by Conflict with Thailand
Banteay Ampil District in northern Cambodia, situated along the Thai border, suffered severe damage from a Thai military invasion in 2025. Over 7,000 unexploded ordnance remain, significantly impacting residents' lives and agriculture. The district, historically and geographically vital, bears deep scars from the conflict.
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