Phnom penh: Senior Minister H.E. Dr. Ly Thuch has appealed to the Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) to launch a global campaign condemning the Thai military's use of cluster munitions during recent border clashes with Cambodia.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the request was made during a meeting at the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) headquarters between Senior Minister H.E. Dr. Ly Thuch, the First Vice President of the CMAA, and Hans Risser, NPA's Country Director in Cambodia.
H.E. Dr. Ly Thuch stated that the Thai military employed a range of prohibited heavy weaponry, including cluster munitions, during a five-day armed conflict from July 24-28, 2025. He emphasized the severe and lasting impacts these weapons have had on Cambodian civilians, particularly children, instilling long-term fear in communities.
The Senior Minister, representing the Royal Government and the people of Cambodia, urged NPA to join Cambodia in a global campaign opposing the Thai military's use of cluster munitions and advocating for accountability and a safer future for affected populations.