This topic covers Cambodia’s framework for public security and defence, including national security policy, policing, border control, military administration, civil protection, emergency preparedness, and the governance of institutions responsible for public order and territorial integrity. It tracks key updates such as policy developments, regulation changes, government actions, enforcement measures, compliance requirements, institutional reforms, interagency coordination, and official security or defence initiatives. This page provides structured, long-term monitoring of official developments in Cambodia, helping users follow evolving governance arrangements, regulatory direction, and implementation activity across public security and defence institutions.
This briefing documents the expulsion of 816 foreign nationals from Cambodia by the General Department of Immigration in February 2026, highlighting enforcement actions against illegal immigration and online scam-related offenses. The record supports long-term reference on immigration enforcement practices.
The General Department of Immigration authorized the formation of a technical working group to evaluate and equip CCTV security systems at key international border police posts, enhancing border security and safety for travelers over the long term.
A high-level meeting was held in Banteay Meanchey Province to disseminate the Anti-Corruption Law to subnational leadership and officials, marking an important step for institutional compliance and governance transparency.
This update details a three-week enforcement campaign by Cambodian authorities against youth gangs, including arrests and subsequent legal and administrative measures. It provides long-term reference value by documenting law enforcement responses to youth crime and the institutional approach to handling juvenile offenders.
The Ministry of National Defence issued an official statement rejecting reports that Cambodian forces fired a grenade near a Thai patrol point at Preah Vihear Province on February 24, 2026. This clarification provides a primary source for assessing security and border incidents with long-term reference value.
The General Department of Immigration expelled a total of 1,090 foreign nationals from Cambodia in February 2026, following legal procedures and targeting violations including illegal entry, residence, and employment. This action reflects ongoing government efforts to enforce immigration law and address cybercrime-linked cases.
This update details the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' site visit to border areas occupied by Thai forces and restates Cambodia's commitment to resolving border issues peacefully under international law and bilateral agreements. It holds long-term reference value for tracking Cambodia’s border conflict management and diplomatic stance.
The Ministry of Interior and Samdech Hun Manet reiterate Cambodia’s commitment to peace and the full implementation of existing agreements with Thailand for peaceful border dispute resolution, highlighting the importance of safe civilian resettlement and adherence to international law. This statement has long-term reference value for Cambodia’s border and security policy.
The National Police of Cambodia reported results of a coordinated operation targeting drug-related crimes across the country on February 23, 2026. The operation involved multiple provincial and municipal units, yielding arrests and seizures of narcotics, providing a detailed snapshot of law enforcement activity relevant for long-term reference on national drug crime enforcement.
This report details the Pailin Provincial Police's summary meeting on security and public order outcomes for February 2026 and directives for March 2026. It provides official insights into local law enforcement governance and operational focus for long-term archival reference.
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