Thailand returns 2 wounded soldiers to Cambodia keeps holding 18 others prisoner
Summary
Thailand returned two wounded Cambodian soldiers after a ceasefire was agreed upon to end five days of fighting over disputed land. Eighteen other Cambodian soldiers remain in Thai custody. The two countries are giving different reasons for the soldiers' capture, and questions remain about treatment during captivity.Key Facts
- Thailand returned two wounded Cambodian soldiers after both countries agreed to a ceasefire.
- Eighteen Cambodian soldiers are still held by Thailand.
- Cambodia and Thailand give different stories about why the soldiers were captured.
- Cambodia claims the soldiers intended friendly contact, while Thailand claims they crossed into Thai territory.
- The captured soldiers were not available for interviews by independent parties.
- Cambodia accused Thailand of mistreating the soldiers, a claim Thailand disputes.
- A ceasefire is in place, but the larger territorial dispute remains unsolved.
- More than 260,000 people were displaced due to the recent fighting.
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