Cambodia calls for emergency meeting of UN Security Council for border conflict.
By Karen United
July 24, 2025.
Cambodia belongs to Thailand after intensifying border battles with Thailand. United Nations Security Council to stop the "invasion" An emergency meeting has been called.
Thailand also strongly condemned Cambodia for violating its sovereignty and targeting attacks on civilians.
It is known that this conflict is due to the ownership issue of Preah Vihear Temple which has been disputed between the two countries for over a century.
Cambodia Prime Minister Hon Manet sent a letter to Pakistan's ambassador to the United Nations. Official calls for a Security Council meeting to be convened as soon as recent "extreme intrusions" threaten local peace.
His In the letter, the Thai armed forces will attack Cambodia including Tamond temple and Takara Bay temple in Pra Vihia and Odamiranche states, starting from the morning of July 24, 2025. Alleged intentional attack into the territories. Cambodian side retaliated as self-defense.
In addition, Cambodia also alleged that the attack is a violation of the basic principles of non-use of force and peaceful settlement of disputes, including the United Nations Treaty and the ASEAN Treaty.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand is of Cambodia. The action is in Thailand It was responded that it was a blatant violation of sovereignty and international law. A Thai government spokesperson has called for the international community to condemn Cambodia for committing "military irregularities" and firing at places, including hospitals where civilians live.
The border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has lasted for over a hundred years. Of the major issue The source is the property of the ancient Pravia church located on the Danret Mountains. In 1962, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that Cambodia owns the temple, but the surroundings of the temple 4. Disputes continue to arise over the property of the area of 6 square kilometers.
In 2008, tensions escalated from efforts to register the Pravihea Temple in Cambodia as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and clashes to the death between the bilateral armies.
ASEAN's request to Cambodia to direct UN intervention in this conflict. Challenging the policy of resolving issues between Member States within the local framework. ASEAN'S IN THE PAST The role of intervention is of both countries. Not having full confidence and the gang " Of the Member States There were limitations due to the "non-interference with local affairs".
ASEAN'S Acting Vice President Malaysia Prime Minister Anwa Ibrahim has called on bilateral leaders to reduce tensions and resolve peacefully. China is also concerned about the situation and urged both sides to resume talks.
In the current situation, both countries are ours. Military tensions continue to rise across the border after the fruit has been declared ready to defend the sovereignty.
