Violation of U.S. End-User Agreements by the Siamese Military in Cambodia
The reported use of F-16 fighter jets by the Siamese (Thai) military to bomb Cambodian military bases and civilian populations constitutes a clear violation of the United States End-User Agreements (EUAs). These agreements are binding legal instruments that govern the transfer and use of U.S.-supplied military hardware, with strict provisions aimed at preventing human rights abuses and unlawful aggression.
According to the general conditions of U.S. EUAs:
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Prior Authorization: Before deploying U.S.-supplied F-16s in combat operations, the recipient nation must obtain explicit permission from the U.S. government or military command.
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Prohibition of Aggressive Use: The F-16 is not to be used for offensive or aggressive operations against sovereign nations or civilian populations. Its use is generally limited to self-defense or counterterrorism operations.
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Target Restrictions: The deployment of F-16s is allowed only against internationally recognized terrorist or insurgent groups, not against regular military forces of another recognized country or civilian areas.
If any country is found to be in breach of these agreements, U.S. law mandates a review of ongoing arms sales. Consequences may include:
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Immediate suspension of military aid and equipment transfers.
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Sanctions under the Arms Export Control Act or Leahy Law, which prohibit assistance to military units implicated in gross human rights violations.
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Diplomatic and economic penalties, including restrictions on defense cooperation.
If these reports are verified, they could trigger serious diplomatic consequences and global condemnation for both the misuse of advanced military technology and the targeting of innocent 
