AKP Phnom Penh, February 13, 2026 --

Cambodia’s Ambassador to France, H.E. Luy David, has formally alerted the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) regarding continued territorial violations by Thai military forces, warning that the situation remains critical despite a standing ceasefire.

Addressing the 257th session of the OIF Political Commission on Feb. 11, Ambassador David stated that Thai forces persist in altering the landscape of occupied sovereign Cambodian territory.

"Despite the ceasefire established on Dec. 27, 2025, the situation on the ground remains deeply concerning," he told the commission. "Thai military forces continue to demolish civilian homes, install barbed wire and shipping containers, and dig trenches within Cambodian territory. These actions create a new 'fait accompli' on the ground, preventing the safe and dignified return of displaced civilians."

The Ambassador detailed a campaign of aggression involving heavy artillery, drones, and airstrikes. He noted that the conflict has resulted in civilian casualties, the displacement of tens of thousands, and significant damage to vital infrastructure and cultural landmarks.

Among the affected sites is the 11th-century Preah Vihear Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, as well as the Ta Krabei and Tamone Thom Temples. H.E. Luy David emphasised that these sites fall under Cambodian sovereignty as defined by the 1904 Franco-Siamese Convention and the 1907 Treaty —the same legal instruments upheld by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in its landmark rulings of 1962 and 2013.

In an effort to de-escalate, the Royal Government of Cambodia entered into a ceasefire agreement on Dec. 27, 2025, during the 3rd Special Meeting of the General Border Committee, monitored by ASEAN observers. The agreement was intended to halt hostilities, freeze troop movements, and facilitate the repatriation of refugees.

However, H.E. Ambassador characterised the current Thai activities as "unacceptable and inhumane," arguing that the continued fortification of occupied areas directly contravenes the spirit of the peace talks.

Cambodia reaffirmed its commitment to international law and the ASEAN-led monitoring process, while urging the Thai government to fully honour its ceasefire obligations, remove all illegal barbed wire and shipping container barriers, and ensure the safe return of Cambodian villagers to their homes.

"The Francophone family and the international community must closely monitor this situation," he urged. "Boundaries cannot be determined by force. Any unilateral attempt to redraw border lines is a violation of international law."

The Ambassador concluded by stating that while Cambodia continues to exercise "utmost patience and responsibility," the nation’s sovereignty and the dignity of its people remain non-negotiable.

By K. Rithy Reak