Cambodians struggle with displaced lives amid tense ceasefire with Thailand
Summary
Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia forced over 34,000 Cambodians, including children, to live in displacement camps. Despite a ceasefire reached in December, tensions remain and many displaced families cannot return home yet.Key Facts
- More than 34,440 Cambodians, including 11,355 children, live in displacement camps due to fighting with Thailand.
- The conflict flared up twice last year, in July and December, causing deaths and mass displacement.
- Both countries’ troops occupy border areas, making these zones highly militarized and unsafe for civilians.
- Displaced families survive mostly on aid, with some moving from tents into stilt houses provided by the Cambodian government.
- Cambodian authorities have restricted displaced people from returning to their homes in frontline areas.
- Social media posts from some Cambodian villagers express anger over Thai military presence and barriers on Cambodian land.
- School attendance is disrupted for many children in camps because of unstable living conditions.
- The ceasefire agreed on December 27 has reduced fighting but has not restored normal life for the displaced people.
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