Cambodia says Thailand drops cluster bombs, Thailand claims only targets military objectives
Summary
Cambodia accused Thailand of using cluster bombs in Banteay Meanchey and Battambang provinces, while Thailand insists these munitions targeted only military objectives and are not prohibited under the Convention on Cluster Munitions as neither country is a party.
Key Points
- Cambodia accused Thailand of dropping cluster bombs in Banteay Meanchey province.
- The Thai military reportedly dropped four bombs in civilian areas in Battambang province.
- Thailand claims cluster bombs were targeted exclusively at military objectives.
- Thailand and Cambodia are not parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions, which Thailand says is not binding on them.
