Cambodia Urges Thailand to Honor Agreements on Displaced Civilians
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Cambodia Urges Thailand to Honor Agreements on Displaced Civilians

Cambodia has urged Thailand to fully implement existing agreements to facilitate the return of approximately 24,000 displaced civilians, more than a year after border hostilities. Cambodia's Interior Ministry accused Thai forces of unlawfully occupying Cambodian territory and obstructing civilian return.

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