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- The Wire
Thailand and Cambodia Reach Agreement For 'Unconditional' Ceasefire
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an unconditional ceasefire, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on Monday. "Both Cambodia and Thailand reached a common understanding as follows: One, an immediate and unconditional ceasefire with effect from 24 hours local time, midnight on 28th July 2025, tonight," Anwar said following mediation talks in Malaysia. At least 35 people have been killed and around 200,000 displaced in the deadliest fighting between the two countries in more than a decade. Why were Cambodia and Thailand fighting? The dispute between the two Southeast Asian neighbours over their shared border dates back decades, but tensions have escalated since a Cambodian soldier was killed in a skirmish in late May. Last week's fighting was triggered when a Thai soldier lost his leg in a landmine explosion along the border on Thursday, with both sides blaming each other. In response, there has been heavy fighting, including airstrikes and missile attacks. Both countries also recalled their ambassadors, and Thailand closed all border crossings with Cambodia, allowing only Cambodian migrant workers to return home. Malaysia welcomes ceasefire Anwar proposed ceasefire talks soon after the long-standing border dispute flared into open conflict on Thursday. China and the United States also offered to assist in negotiations. On Saturday, US President Donald Trump spoke to both leaders and threatened to withhold trade deals with the two countries unless the fighting stopped. Anwar, in his capacity as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), said acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet had reached a mutual understanding to take steps toward restoring normalcy. "This is a vital first step," Anwar said after the talks, adding that both leaders had "expressed their positions and willingness to... an immediate ceasefire, a return to de-escalation and the restoration of peace and security." "The solutions that Prime Minister Anwar just announced will set a condition for moving forward for our bilateral discussion to return to normalcy of the relationship," Hun Manet said. His Thai counterpart said the ceasefire would "be carried out successfully in good faith by both sides." The Wire is now on WhatsApp. Follow our channel for sharp analysis and opinions on the latest developments.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
WARMATE drones used in Myanmar attack: Ulfa & PLA
Guwahati: Two weeks after accusing the Indian Army of attacking its camps in Myanmar, Ulfa (I) and People's Liberation Army (PLA) of Manipur, in a joint statement on Monday, claimed that in the July 13 attacks, which killed three, high-end WARMATE loitering munitions laden with controversial 'thermobaric bombs (vacuum bombs)' were used. The Army officially denied any knowledge of such attacks. The two outfits on Monday strongly questioned this denial, pointing out that the wreckage from drones used in such operations could reveal the make of the drones and their operators. They said "according to the Vayu Aerospace Review (June 19, 2022)," India acquired the Poland-made WARMATE loitering munition and the "Indian Army even tested WARMATE in Kashmir, in the Ladakh region, in high mountain areas near the border with the People's Republic of China." "According to the local public, it was reported that UAVs were launched from Wangti and a place in between Nampong and Joyrampur. From our camps, so far, we have recovered five Type 3 WARMATE wreckages of Year 2022. Interestingly, India used WARMATE from the same batch against Pakistan during Operation Sindoor," the two outfits claimed. They added that to ensure that the people of the WESEA region (Western South East Asia) "never unite, India is keeping the people of WESEA divided along ethnic and religious lines, salting the old wounds, creating and funding pseudo-revolutionaries, hiring foreign mercenaries, and stalling leaders who want wealth and status by offering them power in exchange for loyalty to India." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cyprus investments might surprise you Cyprus Investments | Search Ads Get Info Undo WESEA is a geopolitical and cultural concept used particularly by some groups in northeast India to describe their northeastern region along with adjoining areas such as the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh and parts of western Myanmar. "…deceiving and dividing the people of the WESEA is, in fact, a good policy for India because India does not care about the people; India only cares about the resourceful land of ours. That is why India denied the drone attack against PLA and ULFA (I) on July 13, 2025," the joint statement said. Myanmar's leading media group, "The Irrawaddy," reported on July 18 that "A high-level Indian military delegation was in Naypitaw Wednesday," which met Vice-Senior General Soe Win, Myanmar's junta deputy leader, and discussed border security "in the wake of Sunday's drone attack by the Indian army on a separatist outfit near the border in Myanmar's Sagaing Region." Myanmar's "Mizzima" also reported about this. A source said the visit of the Indian delegation was a routine visit.
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First Post
2 hours ago
- First Post
Thailand and Cambodia agree to ceasefire after deadly border clashes
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire after five days of intense border fighting that displaced over 300,000 people and left at least 38 dead. read more Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim looks on as Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai take part in mediation talks on the Thailand–Cambodia border conflict, in Putrajaya, Malaysia. Reuters Cambodia and Thailand agreed to a 'immediate and unconditional ceasefire' beginning at midnight (1700 GMT) on Monday to attempt to end their bloodiest battle in more than a decade, following five days of combat that displaced over 300,000 people. Following efforts by Malaysia, chair of the ASEAN regional bloc, the United States, and China to bring both sides to the table, the leaders of the two nations agreed to end hostilities, restart direct communications, and establish a mechanism to carry out the cease-fire. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'This is a vital first step towards de-escalation and the restoration of peace and security,' Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told a news conference, flanked by the Thai and Cambodian leaders, following more than two hours of negotiations at his residence in Putrajaya. The peace discussions came after Anwar's persistent efforts and US President Donald Trump's phone conversations to both leaders over the weekend, during which he stated that if violence persisted, he would not sign trade agreements with them. Both parties face 36% tariffs on their goods in the United States, their largest export market. In a post on Truth Social on Monday, Trump congratulated all parties and stated that he had talked with Thai and Cambodian officials and authorised his trade team to restart discussions. 'By ending this War, we have saved thousands of lives … I have now ended many Wars in just six months — I am proud to be the President of PEACE!,' Trump said. Decades of disputes The Southeast Asian neighbours have wrangled for decades over border territory and have been on a conflict footing since the killing of a Cambodian soldier in a skirmish late in May, which led to a troop buildup on both sides. A full-blown diplomatic crisis ensued that brought Thailand's fragile coalition government to the brink of collapse. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD They accuse each other of starting the fighting last week that escalated quickly from small arms fire to the use of heavy artillery and rockets at multiple points along their 800-km (500-mile) land border. Thailand unexpectedly sent an F-16 fighter jet to carry out airstrikes hours after the conflict erupted. At least 38 people have been killed in the fighting, mostly civilians. Thai acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayacha praised Trump for pushing the peace effort and said trade negotiations would start from a good place. 'I thanked him from my heart for what we received from him and helped our country move beyond this crisis,' he told reporters on his return from Malaysia after speaking to Trump. 'After today the situation should de-escalate.' The simmering tensions boiled over last week after Thailand recalled its ambassador to Phnom Penh and expelled Cambodia's envoy, in response to a second Thai soldier losing a limb to a landmine that Bangkok alleged Cambodian troops had laid. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Cambodia has strongly denied the charge, as well as Thai accusations that it has fired at civilian targets including schools and hospitals. It had accused Thailand of 'unprovoked and premeditated military aggression'. 'Decisive mediation' Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said his Thai counterpart had played a positive role and he deeply appreciated Trump's 'decisive mediation' and China's constructive participation. 'We agreed that the fighting will stop immediately,' he said, adding both sides could rebuild trust and confidence. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a statement said he and Trump expected all sides to 'fully honour their commitments to end this conflict'. The fighting has scarred border communities on both sides. In Thailand's Sisaket province, a house was reduced to splintered wood and twisted beams after it was struck by artillery fire from Cambodia. The roof had caved in, windows hung by the frame and power lines drooped over the structure. Amid the din of occasional artillery fire, homes and shops remained shut and a four-lane road was deserted except for a few cars and military vehicles. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Dozens of displaced residents lined up quietly for their evening meal at an evacuation centre about 40 km away from the frontlines. A few children played with dogs, others swept the dusty floor. Fifty-four-year-old Nong Ngarmsri just wanted to go back to her village. 'I want to go to my children who stayed back,' she said. 'I want them to cease firing so that I can go home.'
