Thai army frees 2 captured Cambodian soldiers: Cambodian defense ministry spokesperson

PHNOM PENH, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- The Thai army on Friday released two out of 20 Cambodian soldiers that it captured after a ceasefire took effect, a Cambodian defense ministry spokesperson said.

"As of 11:00 a.m. (local time) on Aug. 1, 2025, the Thai side had returned only two Cambodian soldiers," Defense Ministry's Undersecretary of State and spokesperson Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata said in a statement.

"Therefore, Cambodia continues to urge the Thai side to promptly repatriate the remaining personnel in accordance with international humanitarian law," she added. Enditem