News|Border DisputesThailand and Cambodia agree on ceasefire to end weeks of deadly fightingAgreement follows talks aimed at ending weeks of deadly clashes along the Thailand-Cambodia border.
Thailand and Cambodia have entered into a ceasefire agreement to end recent hostilities along their shared border. The conflict, which has resulted in over 100 fatalities and displaced more than 500,000 civilians, has been a significant issue for both…
Thailand and Cambodia have entered into a ceasefire agreement to end recent hostilities along their shared border. The conflict, which has resulted in over 100 fatalities and displaced more than 500,000 civilians, has been a significant issue for both nations.
The ceasefire, effective from noon local time (05:00 GMT) on Saturday, encompasses all forms of weaponry and prohibits attacks on civilians, civilian infrastructure, and military targets. Both sides have committed to maintaining current troop deployments without further movements.
The agreement was formally signed by Thai Defence Minister Natthaphon Narkphanit and Cambodian Defence Minister Tea Seiha, concluding 20 days of conflict. As part of the terms, Thailand will return 18 Cambodian soldiers captured during previous clashes, contingent upon the sustained maintenance of the ceasefire for 72 hours.
An ASEAN observer team will oversee the implementation of the ceasefire. Both countries have also committed to avoiding provocative actions and the dissemination of false information to de-escalate tensions.
Thailand and Cambodia have entered into a ceasefire agreement to end recent hostilities along their shared border.
A trilateral meeting is scheduled in Yunnan, China, involving Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn, his Thai counterpart, and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. This meeting aims to foster mutual confidence and restore peace, security, and stability along the border.
The conflict arises from a longstanding territorial dispute along the 800-kilometre (500-mile) border, with both nations claiming rights to ancient temples and contesting colonial-era border demarcations. A previous truce, brokered by international parties, was broken earlier this month, exacerbating tensions.
Monitoring over the next 72 hours is critical to the success of the current ceasefire, with displaced civilians unlikely to return until their safety is assured. Both sides have accused each other of instigating the recent violence and targeting civilians.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
