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Cambodia Claims Thailand Is Committing War Crimes in Border Clashes

HeadlineJul 25, 2025

Thailand’s prime minister says that border clashes with Cambodia could lead to war. Meanwhile, Cambodia is claiming that Thailand is committing war crimes, using cluster munitions and heavy weaponry inside its territory. The death toll has climbed to at least 16 people on the second day of fighting. Survivors say they had to flee attacks with nothing but the clothes on their backs.

Ngerntra Pranoram: “We were looking after my mother at home, and we heard gunshots, 'bang, bang, bang,' booming loudly, and then continuous 'boom, boom' sounds of explosions. I turned to my mother and said, 'Oh my god, Mom!' Then I quickly told her, 'Mom, get in the car!' And we rushed off. We got in the car so fast, we didn’t bring anything with us.”

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