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CNA
15 hours ago
- Politics
- CNA
More than 135,000 Cambodians displaced during five days of fighting
The fragile truce between Thailand and Cambodia has raised hopes for thousands displaced by the fighting. More than 135,000 Cambodians have fled their homes since clashes erupted, with many now sheltering in relief camps. Among them is the largest site in Oddar Meanchey province. CNA's Leong Wai Kit reports.
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Thailand and Cambodia agree to ceasefire
Following fighting that left people dead on both sides, Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a ceasefire. Heavy fighting broke out on Thursday along the border.
Reuters
a day ago
- Politics
- Reuters
Cambodia has conducted attacks after ceasefire deadline, Thai army says
BANGKOK, July 29 (Reuters) - Cambodia has conducted attacks at multiple locations in violation of a ceasefire deal, a Thai army spokesman said on Tuesday, a day after the two neighbours said they would halt fighting starting at midnight. Thai troops have retaliated proportionately in self defence, Major General Winthai Suvaree said in a statement. The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia met in Malaysia on Monday and agreed to halt their deadliest conflict in more than a decade following five days of intense fighting that displaced over 300,000 people.
Bloomberg
a day ago
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Thailand, Cambodia End Fighting Along Disputed Border
Thailand and Cambodia agreed Monday to halt five days of fighting along their disputed border that's killed at least 36 people, after President Donald Trump's tariff threats accelerated a regional push for a diplomatic solution. Thailand's Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet both spoke after reaching a deal during talks in Malaysia. (Source: Bloomberg)
Al Jazeera
2 days ago
- Politics
- Al Jazeera
Thailand-Cambodia border clashes continue before Malaysia ceasefire talks
Clashes have continued in several areas along Thailand's disputed border with Cambodia, as fighting between the two sides entered its fifth day just hours before scheduled ceasefire talks. Leaders of the two warring Southeast Asian countries are scheduled to hold ceasefire talks in Malaysia starting at 07:00 GMT on Monday, in a bid to halt fighting that has killed at least 35 people and displaced more than 270,000 from both sides of the border. Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet are due to meet in Kuala Lumpur for talks. China is also expected to send a delegation to the talks brokered by Malaysia and being pushed by the United States. In a post on X on Monday, Hun said the purpose of the talks is to achieve an immediate ceasefire in the conflict with Thailand. However, Phumtham, before departing Bangkok on Monday, told reporters: 'We do not believe Cambodia is acting in good faith, based on their actions in addressing the issue. They need to demonstrate genuine intent, and we will assess that during the meeting.' Meanwhile, Thai army spokesperson Colonel Richa Suksuwanon told reporters on Monday that fighting continues along the border, as gunfire could be heard at dawn in Samrong in Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey province, The Associated Press news agency reported. On Sunday, Thailand said one person was killed and another injured after Cambodia fired a rocket in Sisaket province. Thailand's military also reported that Cambodian snipers were camping in one of the contested temples, and accused Phnom Penh of surging troops along the border and hammering Thai territory with rockets. Cambodia's Ministry of National Defence spokeswoman Maly Socheata on Monday accused Thailand of deploying 'a lot of troops' and firing 'heavy weapons' into the Cambodian territory. Socheata claimed that before dawn on Monday, the Thai military targeted areas near the ancient Ta Muen Thom and the Ta Kwai temples, which Cambodia claims are its territory but are being disputed by Thailand. She also accused the Thai military of firing smoke bombs from aircraft over Cambodian territory and heavy weapons at its soldiers, adding that Cambodian troops 'were able to successfully repel the attacks'. Al Jazeera's Tony Cheng, reporting from Thailand's border province of Surin, said the mediators have been 'very reluctant' to acknowledge the holding of talks in the Malaysian capital. 'The Malaysian Foreign Ministry was incredibly nervous. Last week, they had said that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had brokered a peace deal only to be shot down very quickly by the Thai Foreign Ministry,' Cheng said. Still, Cheng said a mounting death toll and the number of displaced people could give the two leaders the 'motivation' to resolve the crisis peacefully. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday said US officials 'are on the ground in Malaysia to assist these peace efforts', while Anwar told domestic media he would focus on securing an 'immediate ceasefire'.
