AKP Phnom Penh, June 27, 2025 --

Cambodian Senate President Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen this morning proposed that the Ministry of Justice study the possibility of amending the national constitution to allow the revocation of citizenship for any Cambodian who conspires with foreign entities to harm the nation.

The proposal came in response to recent calls from exiled opposition politicians demanding the Royal Government disclose the documents related to its complaint submitted to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concerning the border dispute with Thailand at four sensitive areas: Mom Bei, Ta Moan Thom Temple, Ta Moan Tauch Temple, and Ta Krabei Temple.

“These documents are highly confidential and cannot be shared. Please understand that,” Samdech Techo Hun Sen said. “To those opposition members who do not understand the law — please learn and respect the legal process.”

In this context, he urged the Ministry of Justice to examine whether existing laws could be amended to permit the revocation of citizenship from any Cambodian who collaborates with foreign actors to undermine national sovereignty.

“It’s time. The current constitution does not permit the revocation of citizenship or the deportation of citizens. But please review this matter. Now is the right moment for Cambodia to take such action to protect national interests,” he stated.

At the same time, Samdech Techo Hun Sen revealed that Cambodia has recently discovered key documents critical to its legal case at the ICJ.

“We do not recognise Thailand’s unilateral maps, but even their own maps show that some of the disputed areas clearly lie within Cambodian territory,” he emphasised.

By Heng Panha