AKP Phnom Penh, August 31, 2026 --

H.E. Heng Ratana, Director-General of the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC), on Monday briefed military attachés and the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) on the situation of explosive remnants of war allegedly left by the Thai military on Cambodian territory during two rounds of armed conflict in 2025.

The briefing was held at CMAC headquarters on Aug. 31, with the participation of Lieutenant General Phat Vibolsopheak, Deputy Director-General of the General Department of Politics and Foreign Affairs at the Ministry of National Defence, along with relevant CMAC officials.

The presentation aimed to provide detailed information on the impacts and challenges arising from the explosive remnants, as well as Cambodia's efforts to address the issue to ensure the safety of its people and support national development.

The participation of military attachés and ASEAN observers was expected to contribute to a deeper understanding of the situation on the ground and promote regional cooperation in addressing the issue.

H.E. Heng Ratana said CMAC has continued to accelerate the clearance of explosive remnants of war in residential areas affected by the conflict, in line with the priority set by Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet to take necessary measures to ensure that displaced residents can safely return to their homes.

According to CMAC, the explosive remnants include cluster munition remnants, aerial bombs, chemical substances and weapons, as well as drone-related ordnance.

The two rounds of fighting between Thailand and Cambodia in 2025 affected approximately 340 villages, around 441,000 hectares of land, and some 91,000 families, according to the information presented by CMAC.

By C. Nika