Summary
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to a ceasefire to stop recent border fights. Thailand claims Cambodia broke the ceasefire soon after it began, but Cambodia disagrees. The conflict is over a long-standing border dispute that goes back over a century.
Key Facts
- Thailand and Cambodia agreed to a ceasefire on Monday after recent border conflicts.
- Thai authorities accuse Cambodia of breaking the ceasefire early, but Cambodia says there were no fights after it started.
- The ceasefire agreement includes pulling back troops and allowing independent monitoring.
- Tensions grew in May when a Cambodian soldier died, escalating further with injuries to Thai soldiers from a landmine.
- Thailand responded by closing some border crossings and expelling Cambodia's ambassador.
- Recent fights led to civilian deaths and thousands being displaced on both sides.
- The conflict originates from a century-old border disagreement, involving historical disputes over land.
