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Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Ceasefire Talks After Trump Steps in, but Border Clashes Persist
- Southeast Asian neighbors Thailand and Cambodia have engaged in deadly border clashes starting Thursday, July 24, 2025, near disputed temples along their 800-kilometer frontier.
- The fighting escalated after a land mine explosion wounded five Thai soldiers and led to reciprocal rocket and artillery attacks with both sides blaming each other for starting the hostilities.
- The clashes have killed at least 33 people, mostly civilians, displaced more than 168,000, triggered the recall of ambassadors, and closed border crossings amid calls for de-escalation.
- On Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump held conversations with the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand, who consented to meet promptly to negotiate a ceasefire.
- Despite agreement in principle to a ceasefire and readiness for bilateral talks, fighting continued Sunday with both sides trading accusations, signaling a fragile situation with ongoing humanitarian concerns.
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Thailand and Cambodia said they were open to talks on a ceasefire in their border conflicts after US President Donald Trump spoke by phone with the leaders of both countries.
Thailand and Cambodia agree to ceasefire talks after Trump steps in, but border clashes persist
SURIN, Thailand (AP) — Thailand and Cambodia on Sunday signaled their readiness to negotiate an end to a deadly border dispute following mediation efforts by U.S. President Donald Trump. The fighting, now in its fourth day, has killed at least…
Following a proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump, both governments expressed their willingness to negotiate a peaceful solution. However, “the fighting began at 04:50 on Sunday,” reported a spokesperson for the Cambodian Ministry of Defense.
Thailand and Cambodia Trade Fresh Attacks and Accusations as Allies Call for a Ceasefire
SURIN, Thailand (AP) — Thailand and Cambodia traded accusations of fresh attacks Saturday as deadly border clashes entered a third day and President Donald Trump joined a chorus of international voices calling for a ceasefire. The fighting has killed at least 33 people and displaced more than 168,000.
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