Thailand Accuses Cambodia of Laying Land Mines Amid Border Violence—A Threat to Regional Stability and America’s Interests
After three Thai soldiers were wounded by a land mine near the Cambodian border, questions arise about Cambodia’s compliance with international bans and implications for U.S. strategic interests in Southeast Asia.
Just days after Thailand and Cambodia publicly recommitted to a ceasefire, three Thai soldiers were severely injured by a land mine along their shared border, reigniting deep concerns about Cambodia’s adherence to international treaties and the broader consequences for regional stability. Is Cambodia Violating International Law While Undermining Regional Peace? The explosion occurred in Thailand’s Sisaket province, an already tense flashpoint. The Thai army swiftly accused Cambodia of violating the Ottawa Convention—the widely ratified treaty banning anti-personnel mines—by reportedly planting new land mines in the area. This incident is not isolated; it marks at least the third such explosion injuring...
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