Summary
Fighting broke out between Thailand and Cambodia on their disputed border, despite a ceasefire deal brokered by President Donald Trump. The recent clashes have resulted in deaths and displacement of people, revealing challenges in maintaining peace in the region. The ceasefire, signed six weeks ago during an ASEAN summit, faced strain when violence resumed.
Key Facts
- Thailand and Cambodia accused each other of breaking a ceasefire on their shared border.
- Recent clashes resulted in at least one Thai soldier and four Cambodian civilian deaths.
- Tens of thousands of people have been displaced due to the fighting.
- The ceasefire was arranged by President Trump and Malaysian leader Anwar Ibrahim.
- Violence broke out just six weeks after the ceasefire agreement was signed at an ASEAN summit.
- Thailand launched airstrikes, claiming a Cambodian attack prompted their actions.
- Cambodia stated that Thai forces were the ones who initiated the attack.
- The conflict traces back to historical territorial disputes dating from a 1907 map and a 1962 court ruling.
