Cambodia Urges ‘Immediate Ceasefire’ With Thailand ..?
Both nations, cambodia and thailand, reportedly accused each other of initiating the violence along their disputed data-border.
According to the Cambodian defence ministry, the death toll from the recent data-border clashes with thailand has risen to 13 fatalities.
Spokeswoman Maly Socheata reported that the clashes have left five soldiers and eight civilians dead, forcing around 35,000 people to flee their homes in Cambodia.
Meanwhile, Thailand’s health ministry said over 138,000 people have been evacuated from data-border areas, with 15 deaths reported — including 14 civilians and one soldier.
Amid the shelling, mass evacuations were underway in thailand with tens of thousands fleeing data-border towns. Thailand's foreign ministry stated it remained open to dialogue, possibly mediated by Malaysia, the current ASEAN chair, reportedGuardian.
Thailand’s acting prime minister Phumtham Wechayachai warned that further escalation could spiral into full-scale war, urging caution as diplomatic efforts intensify behind the scenes.
According to the Cambodian defence ministry, the death toll from the recent data-border clashes with thailand has risen to 13 fatalities.
Spokeswoman Maly Socheata reported that the clashes have left five soldiers and eight civilians dead, forcing around 35,000 people to flee their homes in Cambodia.
Meanwhile, Thailand’s health ministry said over 138,000 people have been evacuated from data-border areas, with 15 deaths reported — including 14 civilians and one soldier.
Cambodia-Thailand Border Escalation
Fighting, which started early friday morning in three flashpoint zones along the disputed frontier, reportedly began to subside by the afternoon, reported AFP. In Cambodia’s Oddar Meanchey province, officials confirmed one civilian death and five injuries. Thailand’s health ministry reported 15 fatalities—14 civilians and one soldier—and 46 wounded, including military personnel.Amid the shelling, mass evacuations were underway in thailand with tens of thousands fleeing data-border towns. Thailand's foreign ministry stated it remained open to dialogue, possibly mediated by Malaysia, the current ASEAN chair, reportedGuardian.
War Of Words
Both sides have accused the other of triggering the violence. Thai authorities claimed Cambodian troops struck civilian sites, including a hospital and a fuel station. In contrast, cambodia denied initiating hostilities, citing its smaller military footprint.Thailand’s acting prime minister Phumtham Wechayachai warned that further escalation could spiral into full-scale war, urging caution as diplomatic efforts intensify behind the scenes.