Summary
Fighting has broken out again between Cambodia and Thailand over a border dispute, causing half a million people to seek shelter. At least 13 people have died, and the clashes have spread across multiple provinces.
Key Facts
- Half a million people in Cambodia and Thailand have evacuated to safe places like pagodas and schools.
- The conflict is about a century-old border disagreement involving historic temples.
- 13 people have been killed in the recent fighting, including Thai soldiers and Cambodian civilians.
- The current clashes have lasted three days so far.
- Fighting involves military jets, tanks, and drones.
- The border dispute covers an 800-kilometer (500-mile) area.
- Previous conflict in July led to dozens of deaths and displaced 300,000 people.
- Cambodia withdrew from the Southeast Asian Games due to safety concerns.
