International rules violations by Cambodia strongly denounced by House committee
The Thai-Cambodian border conflict remains in a highly tense state, following renewed clashes that erupted on July 24, 2025. These clashes have resulted in military engagements, including airstrikes and heavy artillery use, causing significant casualties and displacement of civilians. Over 130,000 civilians have been displaced as of late July, with thousands injured and multiple fatalities reported [1][2].
Efforts at de-escalation have occurred but with little concrete progress. Bilateral talks in early June failed to produce agreements, and both countries have accused each other of provocations, including military buildup and civilian incursions along the border. Cambodia has submitted the dispute to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) while Thailand has increased military presence [1][2].
Despite a ceasefire brokered by Malaysia, the US, and diplomatic pressure—such as US threats to withhold trade deals—the ceasefire remains fragile, with nationalist rhetoric and unresolved tensions persisting.
Regarding violations of international treaties, the House Committee on Legal Affairs, Justice and Human Rights has issued a strong condemnation of Cambodia for violating international treaties. Cambodia's conduct constitutes clear violations of the Ottawa Convention by deploying anti-personnel mines, and its actions target civilians and civilian objects indiscriminately, violating customary international humanitarian law [1][2].
Among the alleged violations are the use of BM-21 rockets, landmine explosions, and attacks on civilian bases, resulting in numerous casualties among civilians and Thai troops. The committee also condemned false and misleading statements contradicting official accounts provided by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government, and the Parliament speaker [1][2].
However, the available search results do not provide direct details or statements from this specific committee about treaty violations by Thailand or Cambodia. It is important to note that the conflict involves claims of incursions, military attacks on disputed territory, and actions such as Cambodia banning imports from Thailand, all of which could be seen as violations or breaches of agreements designed to maintain peaceful borders and respect sovereignty.
In summary, the conflict is active with ongoing hostilities since July 2025, heavy casualties, and massive civilian displacement. Diplomatic attempts at resolution have so far failed to achieve lasting peace, with continued military buildup and mutual accusations of provocations. Cambodia has taken the issue to the ICJ, showing intent to resolve the conflict through international legal channels. Specific legal findings or official statements from the House Committee on Legal Affairs, Justice and Human Rights on treaty violations are not detailed in the sources provided.
- The political landscape is marked by the Thai-Cambodian border conflict, a prolonged war-and-conflicts issue that has escalated to include general-news topics like military engagements, civilian casualties, and diplomatic pressure.
- The House Committee on Legal Affairs, Justice and Human Rights has issued severe critiques against Cambodia, charging it with treaty violations, particularly the use of anti-personnel mines, BM-21 rockets, and landmine explosions—all crimes under international law—while the committee's findings regarding potential treaty violations by Thailand remain unavailable in the provided sources.
