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        "msgid": "indonesia-sends-two-tni-officers-to-monitor-cambodia-thailand-ceasefire-1777654282",
        "date": "2026-05-01 22:37:04",
        "title": "Indonesia sends two TNI officers to monitor Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "Indonesia has deployed two TNI officers, Lieutenant Colonel Devi Ibrohim and Major Rangga Hadi Saputra, to Phnom Penh on 25 April 2026, to monitor the Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire, replacing previous personnel who completed their assignments. This mission, part of the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) established following a 2025 border conflict, underscores Indonesia's commitment to regional peace through neutral monitoring, field verification, and trust-building between the nations. The deployment highlights Indonesia's active role in ASEAN's security architecture and constructive defense diplomacy amid ongoing Cambodia-Thailand relations.",
        "content": "<p>The two personnel, Lieutenant Colonel Devi Ibrohim and Major Rangga\nHadi Saputra, arrived in Phnom Penh on April 25, 2026, to continue their\nmission to monitor the implementation of the ceasefire between Cambodia\nand Thailand.<\/p>\n<p>Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, they were received by the Charge\nd\u2019Affaires of the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh, Krishnajie, on April\n26, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe presence of these two TNI personnel, replacing Colonel Hermawan\nWeharima and Lieutenant Colonel Sukmana Bayuaji, who have successfully\ncompleted their assignments, marks Indonesia\u2019s continued contribution to\nthe regional monitoring mechanism,\u201d the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh\nstated in a statement on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>This assignment is part of Indonesia\u2019s active role in supporting\nASEAN\u2019s efforts to maintain regional peace and stability.<\/p>\n<p>In the context of the developments of Cambodia-Thailand relations\nover the past year, the presence of a neutral and credible third party\nis considered crucial to ensure the effective implementation of the\nceasefire agreement and prevent potential escalation of the conflict,\nthe embassy added.<\/p>\n<p>Since joining on September 10, 2025, the Indonesian AOT team has\nplayed a role in monitoring the security situation, conducting field\nverification and submitting objective reports to relevant parties.<\/p>\n<p>This role is not only technical but also strategic in building trust\nand maintaining transparency between countries.<\/p>\n<p>The AOT is a continuation of the ASEAN Interim Observer Team (IOT),\nwhose formation was agreed upon at a Special Meeting in Putrajaya,\nMalaysia, on July 28, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>This initiative arose from the need for a neutral and credible\nmonitoring mechanism following the armed conflict between Cambodia and\nThailand regarding the border dispute.<\/p>\n<p>The Terms of Reference for the AOT was then agreed upon at the\nCambodia-Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) meeting on October 26,\n2025, as the operational basis for carrying out tasks in the field.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor Indonesia, participation in the AOT reflects its ongoing\ncommitment to promoting peaceful conflict resolution and strengthening\nthe regional security architecture. The contribution of TNI personnel in\nthe field is a concrete manifestation of Indonesia\u2019s active and\nconstructive defense diplomacy,\u201d the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh\nnoted.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Police repatriate nine Indonesian trafficking victims\nfrom Cambodia<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Yashinta Difa<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesia-sends-two-tni-officers-to-monitor-cambodia-thailand-ceasefire-1777654282",
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