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Thailand launches new offensive as Cambodia halts all border crossings

Thailand launches new offensive as Cambodia halts all border crossings

Summary

Violence has increased between Thailand and Cambodia over a border dispute. Thailand's military has launched new attacks to regain what it claims as its territory, while Cambodia closed all border crossings with Thailand. International efforts, including those by President Donald Trump, have not stopped the fighting.

Key Facts

  • Thailand's military launched attacks against Cambodia to reclaim disputed border areas.
  • Fighting is due to a long-standing disagreement about the border between the two countries.
  • The violence has resulted in at least 25 deaths and displaced over 500,000 people.
  • Cambodia closed all border crossings with Thailand as a response to the conflict.
  • President Trump claimed both countries agreed to a ceasefire, but Thailand denied agreeing and said it would continue its military actions.
  • The latest fighting started in December and disrupted a ceasefire agreement from July.
  • Thailand's military claimed it successfully regained control of disputed areas.
  • The conflict has not yet resulted in official casualty reports from the latest incidents.
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