This week, renewed clashes along the Thai-Cambodia border have reignited fears of conflict. At least five people have died, with both sides blaming each other for violations of a ceasefire agreed this July. Thailand’s military confirmed the death of one soldier, while Cambodia reported four civilian fatalities.
In Preah Vihear province, Cambodian residents have been spotted fleeing their homes near the frontier as fighting flared. The sudden collapse of peace in this contested area has left communities on edge.
With tensions running high, observers are watching whether officials in Bangkok and Phnom Penh can de-escalate violence and safeguard civilians in the coming days.
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Rising tensions renew clashes along the Thai-Cambodia border
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