Thailand, Cambodia Agree to Immediate Ceasefire After Weeks of Deadly Border Clashes
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an immediate ceasefire on Saturday after weeks of border fighting that killed over 100 people and displaced hundreds of thousands.
Thailand and Cambodia have signed an immediate ceasefire agreement after weeks of deadly border clashes, signalling a halt to escalating tensions between the two neighbours.
The defence ministries of both countries said on Saturday, December 27, that the ceasefire was reached following negotiations aimed at preventing further violence.
Under the agreement, both sides committed to maintaining current troop deployments and avoiding any additional military movement along the disputed border.
Tensions flared nearly three weeks ago following incidents along contested border areas, triggering exchanges of fire and raising fears of a wider military confrontation.
The two Southeast Asian neighbours have a long history of border disputes, particularly around poorly demarcated areas, with previous flare-ups occasionally turning violent.
The fighting over the past 20 days left more than 100 people dead, according to official figures from both sides.
The clashes also forced around half a million civilians in border regions of both countries to flee their homes, creating a significant humanitarian strain.
The ceasefire is expected to allow displaced residents to return gradually and enable humanitarian access to affected areas.
However, analysts warn that lasting stability will depend on sustained dialogue and progress toward resolving the underlying border disputes.
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