31/07/2025
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Condemn Cambodia’s Actions! Sacred Heritage Site Turned into Military Base — A Clear Violation of International Conventions
The image shown is undeniable evidence: Cambodia has militarized an ancient temple — a cultural heritage site over a thousand years old — by turning it into a military post and firing base. Sandbags, weapons, and military rations have been placed inside the temple itself, with armed soldiers stationed within the historic structure, in blatant disregard for international law.
This act constitutes a serious violation of multiple international conventions, including:
🔺 The Hague Conventions of 1907 and 1954
These outline the protection of cultural property during armed conflict. It explicitly prohibits the use of heritage sites for military purposes under any circumstances.
🔺 The Ottawa Treaty (Mine Ban Treaty)
Although focused on the prohibition of anti-personnel mines, Cambodia’s broader behavior — including the militarization of heritage sites — reflects a clear disregard for humanitarian principles enshrined in such treaties.
🔺 UNESCO Principles
As a member of UNESCO, Cambodia is obligated to preserve world heritage sites. This military use not only desecrates a sacred site but also exposes it to damage or destruction in the event of retaliatory attacks.
📢 This is not just a military tactic — it is a cultural and humanitarian outrage. We urge the international community, especially UNESCO and signatories of the above conventions, to hold Cambodia accountable for these grave violations.
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