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UN Thanks More Than 450 Cambodian Peacekeepers Serving Worldwide
PHNOM PENH — Oct. 9, 2026: More than 450 military and police officers from Cambodia are serving for peace in five United Nations peacekeeping missions around the world, leaving their families behind to protect the most vulnerable.
The United Nations thanked these women and men for their service and sacrifice.
Cambodia has been a long-standing contributor to UN peacekeeping operations, deploying personnel to missions in Africa and the Middle East. Cambodian blue helmets serve in roles including engineering, demining, medical support and civil-military cooperation.
The acknowledgement comes during Pchum Ben, a period when Cambodians honour ancestors and remember those who have served the nation.
Source: United Nations
Reported by The Khmer Today