The UNGA convened a December 12 emergency special session on the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict as the current crisis continues, with no signs of abating. UN NEWS
Cambodia was one of 153 countries that voted in favour of a UN General Assembly (UNGA) resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all hostages, immediately and unconditionally.
The resolution aims to protect civilian lives and comply with legal and humanitarian obligations.
The UNGA convened a December 12 emergency special session on the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict as the current crisis continues, with no signs of abating.
During the session, 186 countries voted, with 153 in favour, 10 against and 23 abstentions. Israel and the US voted against the resolution, while all 10 ASEAN nations, China and Russia were in favour. Ukraine and the UK abstained from casting a vote.
The resolution reiterated the demand that all parties comply with their obligations under international law, including humanitarian laws, notably with regard to the protection of civilians.
As he observed the 68th anniversary of Cambodia’s membership of the UN on December 14, 1955, Prime Minister Hun Manet noted that the UN is the world’s largest international organisation, whose main purpose is to maintain international peace and security, promote international cooperation under international law, develop economies, and resolve disputes between member states in order to avoid conflicts.
Government spokesman Pen Bona told The Post on December 14 that as the Kingdom has experienced war, it has a deeper understanding of its tragic consequences. Fortunately, Cambodia now enjoys peace, thanks to the win-win policy of former Prime Minister Hun Sen.
“Cambodia always takes the stance that negotiations should end war peacefully. Through the win-win policy, we didn’t end conflict with more conflict,” he said.
“We don’t want to see destruction, we want to see peace. This is why Cambodia voted in favour of the resolution,” he added.
Yang Peou, secretary-general of the Royal Academy of Cambodia, echoed Bona’s remarks, noting that the Gaza fighting was unusually cruel, and appeared to be targeting civilians.
