Phnom Penh, Dec. 14 (Prensa Latina) Cambodia's Ministry of National Defense reported that Thai military attacks have continued for the eighth consecutive day, resulting in the deaths of 11 civilians and injuries to nearly 60 others, according to preliminary figures.

While some battlefields remain calm, others continue to experience intense fighting as Thai forces persist in aggressive attacks using artillery, tanks, F-16 fighter jets, toxic gas, and cluster bombs, stated Lieutenant General Maly Socheata.

According to the spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, some of the main affected areas include Preah Vihear and Khnar Temple in Preah Vihear province; the village of Ek Pheap (Pursat); and the village of Chouk Chey (Banteay Meanchey).

The Cambodian Ministry of Defense “once again urged Thai forces to immediately cease their indiscriminate armed attacks and the use of fighter jets on Cambodian territory,” actions which, it said, constitute a grave violation of Cambodia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as international law.

Socheata also remembered that Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet welcomed the ceasefire proposal put forward by his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, which was to take effect at 10:00 p.m. (local time) on December 13, but this was rejected by the Thai side.

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