Following Thai-Cambodia conflict, 35,000 displaced remain in Cambodian sanctuaries

National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) first vice-president Kun Kim chats to displaced Cambodians. - Photo: NCDM

PHNOM PENH: Displaced citizens continue to stay in sanctuaries across four provinces, after homes and infrastructure near the border were damaged or destroyed during the recent border clashes with Thailand.

The National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) reported on Tuesday (Aug 19) that a total of 10,784 families — made up of 35,527 people — remained in camps across Oddar Meanchey, Banteay Meanchey, Preah Vihear and Siem Reap provinces, as of Aug 18.