Summary
Fighting has resumed between Thailand and Cambodia after a ceasefire, facilitated by President Donald Trump, was broken. The conflict started again due to a minor incident and has led to evacuations along the border as both countries blame each other.
Key Facts
- Thailand and Cambodia are involved in a border conflict.
- A ceasefire was brokered by President Trump earlier in the year.
- Fighting resumed after an incident where Thai soldiers were fired upon by Cambodian troops.
- Around half a million people have been evacuated from the conflict area.
- Seven Thai soldiers were injured by new land mines laid by Cambodia.
- Thailand holds 18 Cambodian soldiers captured in July.
- The Thai military wants to gain control of strategic positions along the border.
- Cambodia feels disadvantaged in negotiations with Thailand.
