Phnom penh: Deputy Prime Minister Hun Many, Minister of Civil Service, has demanded a clear explanation from the Thai side regarding its brutal attacks on Cambodian civilians. 'I am saddened to hear about the clash that occurred at Prey Chan village, resulting in the death of a Cambodian citizen and many injured,' he wrote on his Facebook page this evening.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, Hun Many questioned the circumstances that led to Thai troops using live ammunition on Cambodian civilians. He stressed that the Thai authorities must provide a clear explanation of what led to the incident. As a Cambodian, the Deputy Prime Minister expressed his inability to understand any justification for the use of live ammunition on Cambodian civilians by Thai troops.
Hun Many conveyed his sympathy, stating, 'Our hearts, prayers and our trust and confidence are with our Government, our troops as well as the family of loved ones who have been caught in the clash.'