Thailand–Cambodia Border Conflict
Eighteen soldiers return to Cambodia after 155 days in Thai custody
OCCURRED Dec 31 · 03:00 UTCRECORDED 2026-08-31T23:57:58.019Zfact_5me3vqn8jd
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The 18 Cambodian soldiers were released at 10:00 local time via the Prum–Ban Pak Kard checkpoint in Pailin province, under observation of the ASEAN Observer Team and the ICRC. They received a hero's welcome in Cambodia. The ICRC and EU described the release as a significant step toward rebuilding trust.
LOCATION Pailin province, CambodiaACTORS ASEAN Observer Team, ICRC, Royal Thai Army#release #aot #icrc
SOURCES (3)
- [1]18 Captured Cambodian Soldiers Return HomeAgence Kampuchea Presse · www.akp.gov.kh/index.php/post/detail/357758
- [2]18 Cambodian Soldiers Released after Being Held Captive by Thailand for 155 DaysKhmer Times · www.khmertimeskh.com/501818697/breaking-news-18-cambodian-soldiers-released-after-being-held-captive-by-thailand-for-155-days-video/
- [3]Porte-parole : La libération des soldats cambodgiens contribue à instaurer la confiance mutuelleAgence Kampuchea Presse · akp.gov.kh/fr/post/detail/357765
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