Cambodia has called for an “immediate” and “unconditional” ceasefire with Thailand following three days of violent clashes…
Cambodia has called for an “immediate” and “unconditional” ceasefire with Thailand following three days of violent clashes along their shared border that have left at least 32 people dead and nearly 200,000 displaced.
Chhea Keo, Cambodia’s ambassador to the UN, said the country wants a “peaceful solution of the dispute.” In response, Thailand’s Foreign Minister, Maris Sangiampongsa, stated Cambodia must show “genuine sincerity in ending the conflict.”
Thailand’s military claimed Cambodian troops opened a new front on Saturday but were repelled by the navy. Cambodia’s defence ministry confirmed 13 fatalities on its side—eight civilians and five soldiers—while over 35,000 have fled.
Thailand’s acting Prime Minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, warned the crisis could “move towards war,” noting heavy weapons were being used in 12 locations.
Thailand accused Cambodia of shelling civilians, while Cambodia claimed Thailand used banned cluster munitions.
Malaysia and the U.S. have called for an immediate end to hostilities and protection of civilians.