07/28/2025
Cambodian Civilians Suffer as Border Attacks Escalate on July 27, 2025
Samraong, Cambodia – July 27, 2025
Tensions between Cambodia and Thailand reached a deadly peak as Thai military forces reportedly launched heavy artillery strikes into civilian areas of Cambodia, including Phoung Village in Kon Kriel Commune, located in Samraong City, Udor Meanchey Province.
The attack, which took place on July 27, 2025, allegedly struck multiple non-military targets — including schools, Buddhist temples, homes, and key infrastructure — resulting in widespread fear, damage, and casualties among innocent civilians.
Eyewitnesses and local sources describe the artillery barrage as devastating. Residents, including monks, women, and children, were forced to flee or take shelter as explosions echoed through residential areas.
The incident has raised urgent questions about the role and effectiveness of international law and peacekeeping mechanisms such as the United Nations (UN), the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and the Paris Peace Agreements (PPA). Many Cambodians are expressing frustration that these frameworks have failed to prevent or stop the violence.
