Cambodia Condemns Cluster Munitions Use, Cites Escalating Humanitarian Crisis Along Thai Border
Cambodia has condemned the use of cluster munitions along its border with Thailand, stating nearly 4,000 square kilometers are now newly contaminated. Over 20,000 residents have been displaced, exacerbating a humanitarian crisis. While not a state party to the Convention on Cluster Munitions, Cambodia firmly opposes their use.
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