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| Cambodia’s Foreign Minister Hor Namhong speaks to the media following his statement to the UN Security Council in New York on Monday. |
16/02/2011
Bangkok Post
Published here are excerpts of the address Cambodian Foreign Minister Hor Namhong delivered to the United Nations Security Council on Feb 14, 2011.
In its artillery attacks against Cambodia, Thailand used sophisticated weapons including cluster bombs and many 105, 120, 130, 155 artillery shells, reaching as far as 20 kilometres inside Cambodian territory. Thailand’s attacks since Feb 4 have caused much serious damage to Keo Sikha Kiri Savara Pagoda and Preah Vihear Temple, a World Heritage site, as well as six deaths and 71 injuries among Cambodian troops and people.
Even though there were two de facto agreements on a ceasefire, the current situation, however, remains extremely fragile. Fresh fighting may break out again at any time without forewarning, while heavily armed Thai soldiers, artillery and tanks have been positioned along the border, posing constant pressure on Cambodia.
The root cause leading to the present war of aggression by Thailand against Cambodia is as follows:
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