Thailand-Cambodia Conflict Continues Despite Trump's Ceasefire Claims

Cambodia has shut its border crossings with Thailand due to ongoing fighting between the two countries despite a claimed ceasefire by US President Donald Trump. Thai officials reported four soldiers killed on Saturday, while Cambodia's defence ministry claimed Thai fighter jets bombed hotel buildings and a bridge. The conflict has resulted in at least 15 Thai military deaths and 270 injuries since Monday. Trump had earlier claimed to have brokered a ceasefire between the two nations, but both sides continued to exchange accusations of ceasefire violations.

Fighting continued along the Thai-Cambodian border despite US President Trump's claim of a ceasefire agreement between the two countries. Thai officials denied agreeing to a ceasefire, while Cambodia's defense ministry reported Thai airstrikes. The conflict, sparked by a December 7 skirmish, has resulted in around two dozen reported deaths and hundreds of thousands displaced. Trump had brokered a previous ceasefire in July, but the latest violence erupted despite his efforts.

Former US President Donald Trump claims to have brokered a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia after days of fatal border clashes. Trump stated on his social media platform Truth Social that the prime ministers of both countries, Anutin Charnvirakul and Hun Manet, agreed to halt fighting starting Friday evening. The conflict has its roots in longstanding territorial claims and has forced the evacuation of thousands of civilians. Trump attended a meeting in Malaysia in October where a previous ceasefire was finalized, brokered by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The ceasefire has been fragile, with continued incidents of violence and propaganda between the two countries.

Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia continues despite US President Donald Trump claiming a ceasefire agreement. The conflict has resulted in around two dozen deaths and hundreds of thousands displaced. The clashes resumed after a skirmish last Sunday that derailed a previous ceasefire promoted by Trump. Thai leader Anutin Charnvirakul stated that his nation would continue military actions until they feel safe. The conflict is rooted in a history of enmity over competing territorial claims, with tensions heightened by a 1962 International Court of Justice ruling. Trump's peace deals, including this ceasefire, have come under strain, with fighting also surging in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza remaining unresolved.