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Trump ‘Nobel’ Peace Deal Halted

Trump ‘Nobel’ Peace Deal Halted

Summary

Thailand has paused a peace agreement with Cambodia after a landmine exploded at their shared border, injuring several Thai soldiers. President Donald Trump had initially helped broker a ceasefire in the conflict, which started with a border dispute earlier in the year. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet had nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize due to his involvement in reaching the ceasefire.

Key Facts

  • Thailand suspended a peace deal with Cambodia after a landmine explosion injured Thai soldiers at the border.
  • The conflict at the border between Thailand and Cambodia resulted in 43 deaths and displaced over 300,000 people in July.
  • President Donald Trump helped broker a ceasefire by threatening to end trade talks if the conflict continued.
  • Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, although it was awarded elsewhere.
  • Several Thai soldiers were injured in the latest landmine incident, with one losing a foot.
  • This was the seventh incident involving landmines since the border clashes began in July.
  • Thailand plans to send a protest letter to Cambodia and delay the return of captured Cambodian soldiers.
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