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Cambodia Accuses Thai Military of "Annexing" Village

Published January 2, 2026, 18:10
Cambodia Accuses Thai Military of "Annexing" Village

Cambodia has accused the Thai military of occupying a border village and attempting to annex the area, despite the current ceasefire. According to Phnom Penh, Thai soldiers destroyed buildings, erected barbed wire, and raised the Thai flag, unilaterally declaring their sovereignty. Thailand disputes the accusations, claiming that these areas have always belonged to it and were illegally occupied by Cambodia. The border dispute between the two countries is long-standing and escalated into armed conflict in December, resulting in dozens of deaths and displaced people. Both sides agreed to a ceasefire on December 27th.