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Cambodia: UN expert supports peace and confidence-building measures between Cambodia and Thailand

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Special Procedures

24 November 2025

GENEVA -- The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia, Vitit Muntarbhorn, today expressed his continued support for peace and confidence-building measures between Cambodia and Thailand.

"Any confidence-building measures that help build bridges between nations deserve our support," Muntarbhorn said. "Civilians affected by the situation at the border should be assisted according to human rights standards."

The Special Rapporteur welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached by the concerned parties in July 2025. "The effective implementation of that agreement, anchored on shared wisdom, dialogue and humanitarian practices, is essential. This must be accompanied by the de-escalation of tensions and peaceful settlement of disputes in accordance with international law," he said.

The expert called for measures to curb misinformation and disinformation to be maximised. He also noted the presence of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and other agencies that could provide assistance.

Muntarbhorn expressed support for the Joint Declaration between Cambodia and Thailand in Kuala Lumpur in October 2025, affirming the earlier ceasefire and making commitments on a range of issues, including international humanitarian law protecting civilians and prisoners of war.

The Special Rapporteur stressed the importance of promoting human rights, peace, democracy and sustainable development in Cambodia, and reiterated his readiness to provide assistance.

Vitit Muntarbhorn is the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia

Special Rapporteurs/Independent Experts/Working Groups are independent human rights experts appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council. Together, these experts are referred to as the Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council. Special Procedures experts work on a voluntary basis; they are not UN staff and do not receive a salary for their work. While the UN Human Rights office acts as the secretariat for Special Procedures, the experts serve in their individual capacity and are independent from any government or organization, including OHCHR and the UN. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the UN or OHCHR.

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