Cambodia, Thailand and border conflict
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Leaders of Thailand and Cambodia are scheduled to sit down in Malaysia for ceasefire talks on Monday, the Associated Press reported. Newsweek has reached out to the Cambodian and Thai foreign ministries for comment via email on Sunday.
Cambodia is seeking to "internationalise the issue to serve its own political objectives", Thailand’s ambassador to the United Nations Cherdchai Chaivaivid told a closed-door UN Security Council meeting.
Thailand bombed Cambodia with F-16 fighter jets on Thursday, as relations between the two countries imploded following clashes on a disputed border near the Emerald Triangle.
"There are reports of casualties and the Thai government is ordering the evacuation of certain areas," the U.S. State Department said in an alert.
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At least 32 people have died between Thailand and Cambodia. Thailand claims Cambodia planted landmines that injured Thai soldiers, sparking retaliation.
A fierce border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand has escalated, resulting in significant casualties and displacement. International concern has
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At least 12 killed in deadly clashes as border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia escalates
Armed clashes on the remote, disputed border between Cambodia and Thailand have killed at least 12 people on Thursday, in a dramatic escalation of tensions that threatens to erupt into a broader conflict.