(Phnom Penh): The Cambodian Human Rights Committee announced that the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has responded to its letter regarding the recent armed clashes along the Cambodia–Thailand border, expressing condolences and sympathy to those adversely affected.

"I wish to thank you for your letter dated 2 October 2025, as well as your previous letters dated 1 and 15 August 2025, regarding the armed clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border, and to express my condolences and sympathy to all those adversely affected," according to the letter seen by Fresh News on Friday (Oct. 10).

"The ceasefire agreement reached between Cambodia and Thailand on 28 July 2025, and the subsequent 13-point implementation agreement concluded on 7 August 2025, provide an important framework towards a permanent de-escalation of tensions and the prevention of further harm to civilians and civilian objects.

It is essential that all military personnel detained in the course of an armed conflict are treated fully in accordance with applicable international human rights law and international humanitarian law, and I have called accordingly upon the Government of Thailand with respect to the Cambodian personnel currently detained by its forces.

I urge both Governments to fully respect the ceasefire arrangements, in good faith and in full, and to act to ensure the protection of civilians. I also urge that confidence building measures be undertaken, including through available bilateral and regional mechanisms. This is key to ensuring a peaceful de-escalation of the conflict, and to addressing long-standing issues to achieve lasting peace.

As part of the continuing engagement with both countries, my Office remains committed to supporting the Governments of Cambodia and Thailand in upholding their human rights obligations."
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