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Hindustan Times
34 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Cambodia calls for ceasefire with Thailand, envoy tells UN
Cambodia wants an "immediate ceasefire" with Thailand, the country's envoy to the United Nations said Friday, after the neighbors traded deadly strikes for a second day. Thai residents evacuate from their homes following clashes between Thai and Cambodian soldiers in Sisaket province, Thailand.(AP) A long-running border dispute erupted into intense fighting with jets, artillery, tanks and ground troops on Thursday, prompting the Security Council to hold an emergency meeting on the crisis Friday. "Cambodia asked for an immediate ceasefire -- unconditionally -- and we also call for the peaceful solution of the dispute," said Cambodia's ambassador Chhea Keo following a closed meeting of the Council attended by Cambodia and Thailand. The envoy questioned how Thailand, a regional military heavyweight, could accuse Cambodia, its smaller neighbor, of attacking it. "(The Security Council) called for both parties to (show) maximum restraint and resort to a diplomatic solution. That is what we are calling for as well," said Chhea Keo. None of the other attendees spoke to reporters. More than 138,000 people have been evacuated from Thailand's border regions, its health ministry said, reporting 15 fatalities -- 14 civilians and a soldier -- with a further 46 wounded, including 15 troops. The fighting marks a dramatic escalation in a long-running dispute between the neighbors -- both popular destinations for millions of foreign tourists -- over their shared 800-kilometer (500-mile) border.

The Hindu
an hour ago
- The Hindu
Cambodia calls for ceasefire with Thailand after deadly clashes
Cambodia wants an 'immediate ceasefire' with Thailand, the country's envoy to the United Nations said Friday (July 25, 2025), after the neighbors traded deadly strikes for a second day, with Bangkok also signaling an openness to talks. A long-running border dispute erupted into intense fighting with jets, artillery, tanks and ground troops on Thursday (July 24, 2025), prompting the U.N. Security Council to hold an emergency meeting on the crisis Friday (July 25, 2025). 'Cambodia asked for an immediate ceasefire — unconditionally — and we also call for the peaceful solution of the dispute,' said Phnom Penh's U.N. ambassador Chhea Keo following a closed meeting of the Council attended by Cambodia and Thailand. A steady thump of artillery strikes could be heard from the Cambodian side of the border Friday (July 25, 2025), where the province of Oddar Meanchey reported one civilian a 70-year-old man — had been killed and five more wounded. More than 138,000 people have been evacuated from Thailand's border regions, its Health Ministry said, reporting 15 fatalities — 14 civilians and a soldier — with a further 46 wounded, including 15 troops. Fighting resumed in three areas around 4 a.m. on Friday (July 25, 2025) (2100 GMT Thursday), the Thai army said, with Cambodian forces firing heavy weapons, field artillery, and BM-21 rocket systems, and Thai troops responding 'with appropriate supporting fire.' Thai Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nikorndej Balankura told AFP that fighting had begun to ease off by Friday (July 25, 2025) afternoon, however, adding that Bangkok was open to talks, possibly aided by Malaysia. 'We are ready, if Cambodia would like to settle this matter via diplomatic channels, bilaterally, or even through Malaysia, we are ready to do that. But so far we have not had any response,' Mr. Nikorndej told AFP, speaking before the U.N. meeting had been held. Malaysia currently holds the chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) regional bloc, of which Thailand and Cambodia are both members. Earlier, acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai had warned that if the situation escalated, 'it could develop into war.' 'For now, it remains limited to clashes,' he told reporters in Bangkok. Ongoing dispute Both sides blamed each other for firing first, while Thailand accused Cambodia of targeting civilian infrastructure, including a hospital hit by shells and a petrol station hit by at least one rocket. At the U.N., Cambodia's envoy questioned Thailand's assertion that his country, which is smaller and less militarily developed than its neighbor, had initiated the conflict. '(The Security Council) called for both parties to (show) maximum restraint and resort to a diplomatic solution. That is what we are calling for as well,' said Mr. Chhea. None of the other attendees of the UNSC meeting spoke to reporters. The fighting marks a dramatic escalation in a long-running dispute between the neighbors — both popular destinations for millions of foreign tourists — over their shared 800-kilometer (500-mile) border. Dozens of kilometers in several areas are contested and fighting broke out between 2008 and 2011, leaving at least 28 people dead and tens of thousands displaced. A U.N. court ruling in 2013 settled the matter for over a decade, but the current crisis erupted in May when a Cambodian soldier was killed in a new clash. 'We are scared' Fighting on Thursday (July 24, 2025) was focused on six locations, according to the Thai army, including around two ancient temples. Ground troops backed up by tanks battled for control of territory, while Cambodia fired rockets and shells into Thailand and the Thais scrambled F-16 jets to hit military targets across the border. In the Cambodian town of Samraong, 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the border, AFP journalists saw families speeding away in vehicles with their children and belongings as gunfire erupted. 'I live very close to the border. We are scared,' Pro Bak, 41, told AFP. He was taking his wife and children to a Buddhist temple to seek refuge.


News18
an hour ago
- News18
Cambodia Calls For ‘Immediate Ceasefire' With Thailand After Deadly Border Clashes: UN Envoy
Last Updated: An emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council was held on Friday over the deadly border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, that started on Thursday. Cambodia has called for an 'immediate ceasefire, unconditionally" with Thailand, the country's envoy to the United Nations said on Friday, as the two neighbours exchanged deadly blows on the second day. Bangkok has also signally its willingness to hold talks. Decades-long border dispute took the shape of severe military confrontation between the two sides, with jets, artillery, tanks and ground troops on Thursday, after which an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council was called on Friday. 'Cambodia asked for an immediate ceasefire — unconditionally — and we also call for the peaceful solution of the dispute," said Phnom Penh's UN ambassador Chhea Keo after a closed meeting of the Council attended by Cambodia and Thailand, news agency AFP reported. Loud sounds of artillery fire were heard from Cambodia's side of the border on Friday. In Oddar Meanchey province, a 70-year-old man was killed and five other people were injured. Thailand's health ministry said that over 138,000 people have been moved away from border areas. So far, 15 people have died — 14 civilians and one soldier — and 46 others have been injured, including 15 soldiers. The fighting resumed in three areas around 4 am on Friday, the Thai army said, as the Cambodian forces fired using heavy weapons, artillery, and BM-21 rocket systems. More to follow… view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.