A fragile situation persists along the Cambodia-Thailand border as both nations traded accusations of launching artillery attacks, despite US President Donald Trump’s reported efforts to mediate a ceasefire. The renewed hostilities occurred only hours after Trump indicated that the two countries had agreed to negotiate an end to the fighting. The recent fighting marked the most intense in over a decade, resulting in a death toll exceeding 30, with casualties on both sides. Furthermore, authorities have evacuated over 200,000 people from the border zones. Cambodia acknowledged Trump’s ceasefire proposal, whereas Thailand expressed concerns about engaging in discussions while Cambodian forces were allegedly targeting Thai civilians. A Thai official stated intentions to discuss ceasefire conditions and troop withdrawal, but these plans were interrupted by Sunday morning’s artillery exchanges. Both governments placed blame on one another. Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence accused Thailand of initiating shelling and ground attacks, targeting historic temple sites. Thailand’s army, in turn, accused Cambodian forces of firing upon civilian areas and deploying long-range rocket launchers. The ongoing border dispute between the two countries has been a source of tension for many years, particularly concerning the ownership of the temples of Ta Moan Thom and Preah Vihear.
Post-Trump Intervention: Cambodia and Thailand Accuse Each Other of Attacks
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