Cambodia Calls on International Community to Support Clearance of Thai-Used M-Series Cluster Munitions

PHNOM PENH — Sept. 16, 2026: Cambodia has appealed to the international community and development partners to continue providing technical and financial support to address the impact of M-series cluster munitions newly found on Cambodian territory, according to Senior Minister Ly Thuch.

The appeal was made by the Cambodian delegation at a side event titled "From Evidence to Action: Advancing Cluster Munition Remnant Survey through Regional Cooperation," held during the 3rd Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions in Vientiane, Laos, from Sept. 14 to 18, 2026.

According to research and technical work by the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC), M42, M46 and M85 submunitions have been identified as newly found M-series cluster munitions in Cambodia, left behind during border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand in July and December 2025.

The munitions pose a high risk to life and can detonate at any time, particularly threatening children and residents living or working in affected areas.

To date, unexploded M-series cluster munitions have injured 10 Cambodian civilians.

Source: Ly Thuch, Senior Minister and First Vice-President of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA)

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Reported by The Khmer Today