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New Ceasefire Halts Deadly Thailand-Cambodia Border Clash
27 Dec
Summary
- New ceasefire signed by defense ministers halts weeks of deadly border fighting.
- Agreement includes immediate halt to fighting and troop movement freeze.
- Thailand to return 18 Cambodian soldiers after 72 hours of truce.
Thailand and Cambodia have established a new ceasefire, bringing an end to weeks of deadly clashes along their disputed border. This agreement, signed by the defense ministers on Saturday, signifies the most severe escalation of violence in over a decade and addresses competing territorial claims that resulted in numerous casualties and evacuations.
The truce mandates an immediate cessation of hostilities, a freeze on further military movements, and a ban on military airspace violations. Both nations are committed to respecting international conventions, including those against landmines, a point of recent contention. Thailand is also obligated to return 18 Cambodian soldiers held captive after earlier confrontations.
The agreement also includes commitments to refrain from spreading misinformation and to resume efforts to formally demarcate the border. Cooperation against transnational crime, particularly online scam networks originating from Cambodia, is also part of the deal. This ceasefire aims to de-escalate tensions and restore stability to the region.
