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Talks underway between Thai and Cambodian leaders, Malaysian official says
- Leaders of Thailand and Cambodia are meeting in Malaysia to discuss a cease-fire in the ongoing border conflict, which has been influenced by U.S. President Donald Trump's intervention.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged both nations to de-escalate tensions and achieve peace, reflecting the urgency of the situation.
- Prime Minister Hun Manet of Cambodia confirmed his commitment to the cease-fire, while Thailand emphasized adherence to the process during negotiations.
- The ongoing conflict has resulted in over 30 deaths and heightened accusations between Cambodian and Thai forces about initiating hostilities.
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Putrajaya, Malaysia. The leaders of Cambodia and Thailand agreed this Monday to a “unconditional” ceasefire after five days of clashes on their common border, which left 36 people dead and forced tens of thousands of people to move around. For decades, the two countries of Southeast Asia have had a dispute over their border, defined in times of French colonial power, but since 2011 there have been no such confrontations.
Thailand and Cambodia agree to full ceasefire after border clashes
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a full ceasefire following days of armed conflict over a disputed section of their shared border. The announcement came after talks mediated by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The ceasefire is set to take effect at midnight local time on Monday. The agreement followed a meeting in Malaysia between the prime ministers of Thailand and Cambodia.
Five days after the outbreak of the most serious fighting between the two kingdoms, the opponents want to end the conflict. Malaysia has mediated.
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