Cambodia, UN Rapporteur Discuss Forthcoming Report to Human Rights Council

PHNOM PENH — Oct. 1, 2026: Cambodia and the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Cambodia have discussed his forthcoming report to the 63rd Session of the Human Rights Council, reaffirming the importance of continued constructive dialogue and cooperation.

The discussion took place during a meeting in Geneva on Sept. 30, 2026, between H.E. Ke Sovann, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Cambodia to the UN Office and other international organisations in Geneva, and Mr. Thomas Andrews, the Special Rapporteur.

Ambassador Ke Sovann provided an overview of Cambodia's history and national context, highlighting how decades of conflict shaped the country's strong emphasis on peace, security, stability, development and the well-being and human rights of the Cambodian people.

The two sides also exchanged views on the situation along the Cambodia-Thailand border, and the Ambassador requested continued attention to the human rights of displaced Cambodians and their safe and dignified return home.

Source: Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the UN Office at Geneva

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Reported by The Khmer Today