The Ministry of Interior has released the results of a forensic examination of a Cambodian civilian who was shot dead by Thai soldiers on November 12. The report was released to silence several Thai media outlets which have suggested that the incident was faked and that no deaths were recorded. In a November 14 press release, the ministry noted that the wounds were consistent with 5.56mm rounds, the calibre of an M16 rifle, the standard issue weapon of the Thai army. Dy Nai, 36, was killed in the shooting, which took place in Banteay Meanchey province’s Prey Chan village. Three…
Author: Niem Chheng
While several Thai media outlets attempted to deny the death of a Cambodian citizen from Thai soldiers’ gunfire incident on 12 November in Prey Chan village, the Ministry of Interior released the results of the forensic examination, confirming that Thai soldiers used M16 rifles to shoot Cambodian citizens. In a press release on 14 November, the Ministry of Interior stated that Thai armed forces opened fire with multiple M16 long-barrelled weapons on Cambodian citizens in Prey Chan village, resulting in one death and three serious injuries. The deceased victim was identified as Dy Nai, also known as Sal, male, 36…
Cambodian leaders have affirmed that Cambodia will continue to pursue a path of peace, even if Thailand resorts to violence by shooting and killing Cambodian citizens. They have reiterated that violence, or the use of force, does not yield any benefits. Prime Minister Hun Manet expressed this stance during a November 14 visit to three Cambodian civilians who were wounded by Thai bullets in Prey Chan village, as they receive treatment at Calmette Hospital in Phnom Penh. “Cambodia still maintains its position of resolving problems peacefully because resolving issues through violence or the use of armed force does not provide…
A Cambodian Senate statement has described Thailand as playing the roles of “provocateur, accuser, judge, jury and executioner”, following an unprovoked November 12 attack on Cambodian civilians. One villager was shot to death in the firing, while at least three were injured. In a late-night press statement on the same day, a Senate spokesperson strongly condemned the attack by Thai armed forces on Cambodian civilians in Prey Chan village, Banteay Meanchey province, which it regarded as a “flagrant violation of Cambodia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as a grave breach of international humanitarian law, the Charter of the United…
Prime Minister Hun Manet condemned the use of violence by Thai forces against Cambodian civilians in Prey Chan village this evening, November 12. Thai forces reportedly opened fire on tent shelters, resulting in the death of a Cambodian civilian and at least three injuries. The casualty figure was revised down from the five quoted in a preliminary report. Manet described the Thai actions as contrary to the humanitarian spirit, as well as previous agreements on resolving border issues peacefully, particularly the agreement to allow the Joint Border Committee (JBC) to conduct surveys and install temporary boundary markers, while maintaining the…
One Cambodian civilian was killed, and several others injured, when Thai soldiers opened fire with live ammunition this afternoon, November 12, in Banteay Meanchey province’s Prey Chan village, in Or Beichoan commune, O Chrov district, confirmed the provincial administration and Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra. A spokesperson for the Banteay Meanchey provincial administration stated that Thai forces fired into tent shelters in Cambodian territory in the village, resulting in the death of one villager and injuries to many others. Information minister Pheaktra announced just before 6pm that Thai soldiers were continuing to fire. The provincial administration spokesperson condemned the “barbaric…
At around 3.50pm, today, November 12, Thai soldiers reportedly opened fire on Cambodian civilians in Prey Chan village, O’Beichoan commune, O’Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey province, causing injuries to five people. “This attack followed countless provocative actions over many days by the Thai military, with the intention of instigating a clash,” said Maly Socheata, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defence, via a press release. “The defence ministry strongly condemns this inhumane and brutal act, which clearly shows that the Thai side has violated the Joint Declaration on the Peace Agreement between Cambodia and Thailand, which both sides signed on October…
Five of the ringleaders of a gang which allegedly impersonated Japanese police officers to commit online fraud have been charged for their role in online crimes, as well as drug offending. Four of the five charged were among 57 suspects arrested in a November 4 raid in Bavet town, while the fifth, a Chinese national, reportedly remains at large. No details of the mystery ringleader were released. A spokesman for the Svay Rieng Provincial Prosecutor said on November 12 that the five, including three Chinese and two Cambodian nationals, posed as Tokyo Police officers to extort funds from their victims.…
A joint force arrested 35 foreign and two local suspects in connection with technology-related fraud at the Marinan Casino, located in the Sanho complex in Poipet town, Banteay Meanchey Province. The November 11 raid resulted in the arrest of 5 Chinese, 30 Indonesians and 2 Cambodians, each of them suspected of involvement in fraudulent online activities targeting citizens in other countries. According to the Secretariat of the Commission for Combating Technology Crimes (CCTC), the suspects allegedly impersonated law enforcement officers, offered fraudulent online loans, posed as illegal money exchange businesses to other countries and engaged in digital currency exchange. During…
British ambassador to Cambodia Dominic Williams has met with the head of the Commission for Combating Technology Crimes (CCTC) to explore avenues for cooperation to combat online scams. During the November 11 meeting, Chhay Sinarith, Senior Minister in Charge of Special Missions and chairman of the CCTC Secretariat, emphasised Cambodia’s strong commitment to eliminating technology-related fraud. He described the establishment of the CCTC as an additional mechanism to support a number of existing measures. Sinarith stressed the importance of collaboration with international partners through joint investigations, information sharing and the exchange of experiences. According to the CCTC, this cooperation is…