Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – The Cambodian Ministry of the Interior issued an official statement reporting the latest developments since the ceasefire agreement along the Cambodia-Thailand border took effect, focusing on the return of civilians to their homes and related resettlement and support efforts. The statement indicated that from 6 PM on December 28th to 1 PM on December 29th, 6,112 people who had fled their homes due to the conflict had safely returned home.
The latest statistics from the Ministry of the Interior show that although some civilians have returned home, 611,889 people remain stranded in resettlement centers or shelters, including 319,385 women and 192,632 children. Currently, the Ministry of the Interior is coordinating with relevant departments to ensure a safe and orderly return process while providing necessary living support to those stranded.
It is understood that Cambodia and Thailand reached a ceasefire agreement on December 27th, which officially took effect at noon that day. In its statement, the Ministry of the Interior reiterated its firm support for Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet's resolute stance, emphasizing that "the ceasefire is absolutely not a peace achieved at the expense of national territorial integrity or sovereignty."
The Ministry pointed out that the signing of the ceasefire agreement was a strategic decision based on national interests and the well-being of the people. It not only demonstrates the political maturity of Cambodia and Thailand but is also a crucial step in adhering to international law and ending the state of hostility through peaceful diplomatic means.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of the Interior's final casualty and damage report revealed that civilians suffered severe trauma during the armed conflict from December 7th to 27th, before the ceasefire took effect: a total of 31 innocent civilians were killed and 91 were injured, and extensive public infrastructure, homes, and private property were severely damaged in the shelling.
The Ministry of the Interior stated that as the ceasefire agreement is further implemented, the government's subsequent work will focus on post-disaster reconstruction, demining and clearing obstacles, and assisting the remaining stranded civilians to resume normal life and production as soon as possible.
