Summary
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to stop fighting after days of clashes at their border. However, Thailand claims Cambodia broke the ceasefire agreement by attacking, leading to ongoing skirmishes despite the truce.
Key Facts
- Thailand and Cambodia agreed to a ceasefire that was to start at midnight on a Monday.
- The fighting occurred over disputed border areas, killing at least 38 people and displacing around 300,000.
- Thailand's army accused Cambodia of violating the ceasefire hours after it began.
- Thailand says its troops acted in self-defense against the alleged attacks.
- Both countries held peace talks in Malaysia and planned further discussions to reduce tensions.
- Initial reports from journalists indicated a reduction in violence following the ceasefire agreement.
- The recent border clashes have been the most severe since conflicts between 2008 and 2011.
