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Thailand to Brief Donor States, Ottawa Convention Members on Border Landmine Incident
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs addressed the diplomatic mission of the Ottawa Convention, pointing out that Cambodia has repeatedly violated the ceasefire agreement by laying anti-personnel mines. He emphasized that there is evidence that the mines have been newly laid and are intentionally violating the Ottawa Convention.
The family of a ranger from Buriram Province who stepped on a landmine while patrolling at Prasat Ta Muen Thom Temple in Surin Province, resulting in the loss of his left leg, has condemned Cambodian leaders and soldiers for secretly planting landmines on Thai territory, resulting in the injuries and dismemberment of several Thai soldiers, in violation of the Ottawa Convention. They also demand that the Thai government take measures to prevent f…
Thailand Demands Action on Mines as Tensions Rise with Cambodia
File photo for reference only In a bid to address escalating tensions, Thailand has reaffirmed its dedication to the Ottawa Convention, urging Cambodia to cease the use of anti-personnel mines along their shared border. This comes in response to recent incidents where Thai soldiers suffered sever...
Thailand to brief donor states, Ottawa Convention members on border landmine incident
Foreign Ministry condemns Cambodia’s refusal to cooperate on joint mine clearance, citing violations of international law and threats to Thai soldiers’ safety. BANGKOK, Thailand – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is set to brief more than 50 donor states and members of the Ottawa Convention on August 15 regarding the recent landmine explosion that injured seven paramilitary rangers in the Chong Chup Ta Mok area. Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs …
The Thai-Cambodian border issue has heated up with new accusations and the two countries have turned to the United Nations to complain and request an investigation.
International Envoys to Assess Thai-Cambodian Border Mine Situation
BANGKOK – Thailand will host diplomats from Ottawa Convention member states this Saturday for a firsthand look at the aftermath of recent border clashes with Cambodia. The delegation will visit conflict-affected areas in Si Sa Ket and Ubon Ratchathani provinces, including the heavily contested Phu Makua zone where demining operations continue, The Nation reported. Landmine […] Source
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