PHNOM- The Cambodian Ministry of National Defense on Tuesday rejected the statement of the Thai army that accused Cambodia of attacking Thailand hours after a ceasefire entered into force.
“On behalf of the Cambodian Ministry of National Defence, I will like to reject the statement of the Thai army spokesperson that claimed that fighting occurred, violating the ceasefire agreement.”
Cambodian Ministry of National Defence’s Spokesperson Lit-Gen. Maly Socheata said in a news conference.
She said the Cambodian armed forces have strictly implemented the ceasefire agreement that took effect since midnight on Monday.
Thailand’s acting Prime Minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, said on Tuesday those small clashes after the ceasefire.
This is coming into effect could be caused by undisciplined Cambodian soldiers and that the Thai side has responded proportionately, and the situation “is calm now.” (Xinhua/NAN)
