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Cambodia Requests Red Cross Support to Address Thai Cluster Bomb Threat

Cambodia has sought assistance from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to tackle humanitarian challenges stemming from last year’s border conflict with Thailand. The country condemned the use of cluster bombs in attacks on its territory. Senior Minister Ly Thuch, head of Cambodian Mine Action, reiterated the condemnation.

Cambodia has formally requested cooperation from the ICRC to address the humanitarian impact of last year’s border conflict with Thailand. The conflict, which involved the use of cluster munitions, has left significant areas of Cambodia affected by unexploded ordnance. Senior Minister Ly Thuch, first vice-president of the Cambodian Mine Action, stated that the use of cluster bombs in attacks on Cambodian territory was condemned. The ICRC has not yet confirmed its involvement, but the request highlights the ongoing threat posed by cluster munitions in the region.

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IndependentThe Phnom Penh PostSep 14, 03:09 PM
Cambodia seeks Red Cross support to address Thai cluster bomb threat

Cambodia has requested cooperation from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to address the humanitarian challenges it faces following last year’s border conflict. It also condemned the use of cluster bombs in attacks on Cambodian territory, a senior mine action official noted. Senior Minister Ly Thuch, first vice-president of the Cambodian Mine Action [...]

IndependentLa PrensaSep 14, 03:09 PM
Cambodia seeks Red Cross support to address Thai cluster bomb threat

Cambodia has requested cooperation from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to address the humanitarian challenges it faces following last year’s border conflict. It also condemned the use of cluster bombs in attacks on Cambodian territory, a senior mine action official noted. Senior Minister Ly Thuch, first vice-president of the Cambodian Mine Action [...]