Thailand, Cambodia Set for Talks on Conflict
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Al Jazeera on MSNTrump’s ceasefire push fails to stop Thailand-Cambodia border clashesArtillery fire erupts along disputed frontier as each side blames the other for the escalation amid US call for truce.
Mr Trump warned Washington would not make a trade deal with either country while the conflict continued. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The fighting between Thailand’s and Cambodia’s militaries has continued for a second day in a row, with the clash progressively escalating in a border battle that has killed at least 16
Tensions have bubbled between the two neighbors for months, flaring on Thursday as Cambodia and Thailand exchanged fire.
Analysts urge Asean to act quickly and facilitate dialogue, but warn the bloc’s efforts may ‘no longer be sufficient’ given limited tools for intervention.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry issued a statement, recommending that Israeli nationals “avoid entering or staying in the border area” between Thailand and Cambodia in light of the cross-border
The Royal Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh assesses that the situation will intensify, with a growing likelihood that the conflict may prolong and expand further.
Shots were fired as Thai and Cambodian forces clashed on Thursday in a disputed area of their border, according to military officials, a day after a Thai soldier lost his leg in a landmine explosion.