Thailand and Cambodia agree to ‘unconditional’ ceasefire to end border fighting, Malaysian PM says
Summary
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a ceasefire starting at midnight after several days of border fighting that killed dozens and displaced many people. The ceasefire follows talks in Malaysia involving leaders from both countries, with support from the United States and China.Key Facts
- Thailand and Cambodia will stop fighting at midnight as part of an agreed ceasefire.
- The fighting over the last five days has resulted in at least 35 deaths and displaced over 260,000 people.
- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim helped mediate the talks resulting in the ceasefire agreement.
- Military leaders from both countries will meet to discuss ways to ease tensions.
- Foreign and defense ministers from Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand will create a plan to maintain the ceasefire.
- U.S. and Chinese officials, including the U.S. Secretary of State, supported the peace talks.
- This conflict is unusual as ASEAN, the regional group both countries belong to, typically promotes peaceful methods and economic cooperation.
- The ceasefire is seen as a first step to restoring peace and allowing displaced people to return home.
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