Thailand and Cambodia Agree Swift Ceasefire After Deadly Border Clashes
- On Monday, July 28, Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire after a deadly five-day border clash near Sisaket province.
- The ceasefire followed escalating violence fueled by long-running border disputes, recent troop reinforcements, and a fatal skirmish involving a Cambodian soldier in May.
- Leaders met in Malaysia's capital, hosted by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who announced the ceasefire to begin at midnight, with both sides agreeing to halt hostilities and resume communication.
- Cambodian PM Hun Manet called the talks a “brilliant result” and expressed appreciation to the U.S. and China, while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged all parties to honor their commitments.
- The ceasefire aims to reduce tensions, restore peace, and allow military officials to meet for further talks, while the international community remains engaged to ensure compliance.
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Thailand, Cambodia agree to 'immediate and unconditional' ceasefire
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an “immediate and unconditional” ceasefire in a significant breakthrough to resolve deadly border clashes that entered a fifth day, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Monday.
Thailand and Cambodia agreed on a ceasefire, which began at midnight and was not subject to conditions, Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar said. Malaysia had mediated in the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia.
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