Thailand returns two Cambodian troops in advance of key border talks
Summary
Thailand returned two Cambodian soldiers who were captured during clashes near a disputed border. The return comes ahead of talks aimed at maintaining peace between the two countries. Both governments have different accounts of the events, and more Cambodian soldiers are still in Thai custody.Key Facts
- Thailand released two wounded Cambodian soldiers captured after border clashes.
- The soldiers were returned through a checkpoint between Thailand’s Surin province and Cambodia’s Oddar Meanchey.
- The military conflict occurred over five days, causing more than 30 deaths and displacing over 260,000 people.
- Both countries accuse each other of targeting civilians and breaking international law.
- Eighteen other Cambodian soldiers remain in Thai custody after the clashes.
- Talks between military officials from both countries are scheduled for next week in Malaysia.
- The talks will not address the longstanding territorial dispute.
- Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister suggested nominating U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the ceasefire.
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