Over 20,000 Cambodians Displaced After Clash With Thailand

Summary

Over 20,000 Cambodians remain displaced on the Thailand border following deadly clashes and ceasefire violations. A UN expert calls for urgent resolution amid lingering human suffering and ongoing scam center operations in Cambodia.

Key Points
  • More than 20,000 Cambodians remain displaced at the Thailand border after last year's deadly clashes.
  • A UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights urged both Cambodia and Thailand to resolve the crisis promptly.
  • Cambodia has become a hub for criminal scam centers, with over 600 raided and thousands arrested, but scams continue to spread.
  • There are concerns about victims trafficked to scam centers being left without support, and calls for accountability at all levels in Cambodia.
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