As a result of the ongoing conflict, more than 500,000 people have been displaced of whom 260,417 are women and 158,323 are children. The numbers are likely to increase as there has not been any cessation of hostilities agreed by the two countries at the time of this appeal. In early December 2025, long-standing tensions along the Cambodia-Thailand disputed border escalated into renewed conflict, including artillery exchanges, air strikes, and heavy fighting in multiple frontier areas.
Displacement has been reported across six border-affected provinces: Banteay Meanchey, Oddar Meanchey, Preah Vihear, Battambang, Pursat, and Koh Kong. Siem Reap Province is significantly impacted as a key host area for people fleeing from Banteay Meanchey, Oddar Meanchey and Preah Vihear). Other seven provinces have received some displaced population by hosting them with their relatives.
According to government figures 322,545 people have moved to 196 sites established by government while the remaining 175,697 people staying with relatives. Due to conflict 17 civilian died and 77 injured (MoI, 16 Dec 2025). 883 schools have been closed, affecting 208,985 students and 7,278 teachers (HRF, 12 Dec 2025).
The need assessments revealed that Shelter/NFIs, Food, WASH specially sanitation facilities, safe drinking water, Primary Health care services , Maternal and Child Health (MCH)/immunization, and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and education are the main needs of the displaced population.
ACT Alliance member in Cambodia LHCO is extending support by providing cash assistance, WASH and psycho-social support, shelter and NFIs support through the rapid response fund.
