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Russian embassy in Thailand rejects Thai media claims of mercenaries fighting for Cambodia

Russia’s embassy in Thailand rejected claims that Russian mercenaries were fighting for Cambodia, saying they were unfounded and harmful to Russian citizens and bilateral ties, and urged peaceful dispute resolution.

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Former information minister argues Thai attacks deeper into Cambodia seek pressure, not territorial expansion

Former information minister Khieu Kanharith argues Thai attacks aim to boost electoral support, pressure Cambodia’s economy and erode public trust, while highlighting Cambodian solidarity and domestic products.

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Chinese ambassador hopes young people will carry forward China–Cambodia friendship

At the opening of a 2025 “Silk Road Connections” friendship forum, Wang Wenbin encouraged young people to sustain China–Cambodia friendship and seize opportunities for cooperation.

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India reports assisting 6,720 citizens rescued from Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar

India told parliament it had helped rescue 6,720 citizens: 2,265 in Cambodia, 2,290 in Laos and 2,165 in Myanmar. A separate section listed leading countries for overseas distress complaints in 2024–2025.

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Cambodia reports Thai strikes with US-origin F-16s near displaced people’s camp

Cambodia said Thai F-16s dropped two bombs near a Srei Snam camp at 10 a.m. on December 15; its Interior Ministry claimed an incursion over 70 km deep, alongside other reported border attacks.

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South Korean presidential office says 107 scam suspects repatriated from Cambodia

South Korea’s presidential spokesperson reported 107 repatriations since October cooperation began; Cambodia had arrested 154 Korean suspects by late November, while Korea planned a transnational crime response headquarters.

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Cambodian Defence Ministry reports Thai attacks from 4 a.m. on December 15

Cambodia’s Defence Ministry reported attacks in several Fourth Military Region locations from 4 a.m. on December 15, including artillery, cluster bombs and bomb-dropping drones. Its account also described tank movements and 155 mm shelling of civilian areas in Samraong.

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Cambodian journalists’ club leads 20 media outlets to report from Chong Kal displacement camp

Nearly 30 journalists from 20 outlets visited the Bat Thkao displacement camp in Chong Kal on December 12 with the Cambodian journalists’ club. The report quoted the club on civilian casualties and school closures and described donations intended for 1,000 families.

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Over 1,000 Cambodians rally at six sites in Japan to condemn Thai military actions

More than 1,000 Cambodian community members, workers and students reportedly rallied at six sites in Japan on December 14. Petitions to the US and Malaysian embassies and Japan’s Foreign Ministry urged condemnation of Thai military actions and pressure to stop them.

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France voices deep concern over Cambodia–Thailand escalation and backs an immediate ceasefire

France reportedly expressed deep concern over escalating Cambodia–Thailand confrontation, backed Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s immediate ceasefire call and urged a return to dialogue under the Kuala Lumpur Peace Declaration. The report separately cited Cambodia’s information minister on civilian casualties.

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