Cambodia Pledges Continued De-Mining Efforts Amid New Explosive Threats
Cambodia faces a dual threat from legacy unexploded ordnance and new explosive contamination from recent conflicts. The government is calling for international support to continue de-mining efforts and address emerging threats, particularly cluster munitions along its border with Thailand.
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