Summary
The United States has called for an immediate end to the fighting between Thailand and Cambodia, which has resulted in at least 10 deaths and significant population displacement. President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have urged both countries to follow a peace plan established in October. The conflict involves cross-border attacks and has grown since clashes first escalated in July.
Key Facts
- The US asked Thailand and Cambodia to stop fighting immediately.
- The conflict has led to at least 10 deaths: seven Cambodians and three Thais.
- Hundreds of thousands from both countries have been displaced due to the conflict.
- Thailand and Cambodia have a long-standing border dispute, worsened recently by military actions.
- The US had brokered a peace plan in October to prevent such escalations.
- President Trump plans to intervene directly through diplomatic communication.
- The United Nations has urged restraint to prevent further escalations.
- Cambodia withdrew from the South East Asian Games in Thailand, citing safety concerns.
