Phnom Penh: About 80,000 Cambodian villagers have fled their homes for safety as armed clashes between Cambodian and Thai soldiers over disputed border areas have entered a fourth day, a defense ministry spokesperson said today.
According to Nam News Network, the number of evacuees in three provinces—Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey, and Pursat—has risen to 25,000 families, encompassing up to 80,000 individuals. This was confirmed by Cambodian Defense Ministry's Undersecretary of State and Spokesperson, Lieutenant General Maly Socheata, during a press briefing.
She also reported that a total of 536 schools have been closed, impacting the education of 130,000 students.