Key Facts
• July 25, 2025: UN Security Council held a closed-door emergency meeting.
• Cambodia’s UN ambassador called for an immediate, unconditional ceasefire.
• Both nations urged to exercise restraint and seek diplomatic solutions.
• Cambodia accused Thailand of using cluster bombs, deemed inhumane.
• Thailand condemned Cambodia for attacking hospitals and infrastructure.
• Over 130,000 displaced in Thailand; 37,000+ displaced in Cambodia.
• Dispute centers on Preah Vihear Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• International Court of Justice recognizes the temple as Cambodian territory.
Summary
The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency meeting on July 25, 2025, to address escalating military clashes between Thailand and Cambodia. Cambodia’s UN ambassador demanded an immediate ceasefire and peaceful resolution, while accusing Thailand of deploying cluster bombs. Thailand, in turn, condemned Cambodia for targeting civilian infrastructure. The conflict, centered around the Preah Vihear Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has displaced over 130,000 people in Thailand and 37,000 in Cambodia. Both nations face international calls for restraint and diplomatic engagement.
