AKP Phnom Penh, March 13, 2026 --

Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet has instructed relevant ministries, institutions, and local authorities to continue paying close attention to displaced persons, including those who have returned to their homes and those who have not yet been able to do so.

During the Cabinet’s plenary meeting held on Mar. 13 at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh, Samdech Thipadei emphasised the need to address both the livelihoods and essential infrastructure requirements of the affected people.

He reiterated that the provision of temporary shelters for displaced persons who have not yet been able to return home is intended to ensure their well-being, environmental conditions, and overall welfare.

At the same time, he stressed that such measures do not mean the Royal Government is relinquishing its claim over the territory. The government remains firm and resolute in safeguarding Cambodia’s territorial integrity and continues to address the matter through peaceful diplomatic mechanisms.

As of the morning of Mar. 13, approximately 610,000 people, equivalent to about 94 percent of the total of over 640,000 displaced persons, have returned to their homes. The rest, 37,076, including 19,245 women and 12,795 children, remain at safety camps. 

By C. Nika