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26-07-2025
Fighting between Cambodia and Thailand has entered its second day, with neither side showing willingness to back down. Over 130,000 people have been evacuated from the border region, with many spending the night in makeshift shelters. At least 15 civilians have been killed, and both sides have accused each other of using heavy artillery and banned munitions. The conflict is fueled by a longstanding territorial dispute and a feud between the two countries' former leaders, Hun Sen and Thaksin Shinawatra. Allies on both sides are calling for peace, but the situation remains tense, with the risk of further escalation.
26-07-2025
Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai warned that clashes between Thailand and Cambodia could "move towards war" after at least 16 people were killed and tens of thousands displaced. The fighting, which has spread to 12 locations along the border and includes heavy weapons, began when both countries accused each other of firing the first shots. Thailand accused Cambodia of firing into civilian areas and evacuated villages within the radius of its rockets, while Cambodia accused Thailand of using banned cluster munitions. Global leaders, including the US, China, and the Association of South East Asian Nations, have called for an immediate ceasefire and a peaceful resolution, but Thailand's foreign ministry said it prefers a bilateral solution without third-party mediation.
26-07-2025
Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia have escalated into a social media war amid border clashes that killed over a dozen people. Nationalists from both countries are exchanging belligerent comments on social media, arguing over historical sites, cultural traditions, and the origins of sports and cuisine. The conflict has a long history, dating back over 100 years, and has been fueled by disputes over temples, territories, and cultural heritage. The situation has prompted concerns about hate-mongering on social media, with some users calling for violence and others sharing misinformation. Influential politicians, including Thaksin Shinawatra and Hun Sen, are also engaging in online jabs, further escalating tensions. Despite a call for a ceasefire, the social media war is likely to continue.
26-07-2025
Thai and Cambodian soldiers clashed along their shared border, resulting in at least 12 deaths in Thailand, mostly civilians, and 28 injuries. The conflict escalated after a mine explosion wounded five Thai soldiers, prompting Thailand to withdraw its ambassador to Cambodia and expel Cambodia's ambassador. The two sides exchanged gunfire, artillery, and rockets, with Thailand conducting airstrikes on purported military sites in Cambodia. The border dispute has a long history, but recent tensions have deteriorated sharply since a confrontation in May that killed a Cambodian soldier. The US expressed concern over the violence and urged an immediate cessation of attacks and protection of civilians.
26-07-2025
At least 12 people were killed in border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, prompting Thailand to close its border with Cambodia and sparking a significant deterioration in diplomatic relations. The violence escalated after Thai F-16 fighter jets fired into Cambodia, destroying a military target, and Cambodia's Ministry of National Defense condemned the action as "reckless and brutal military aggression." In response, Cambodia downgraded its diplomatic relations with Thailand to the lowest level, recalled its embassy staff from Bangkok, and demanded that Thai diplomatic staff leave the country. Thai authorities also recalled their ambassador to Cambodia and expelled the Cambodian ambassador. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), led by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, is attempting to mediate the conflict between the two member states.
26-07-2025
Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia have escalated into gunfire, shelling, and rocket exchanges along their disputed border, killing at least 12 people, including 11 civilians. The conflict stems from a long-standing dispute over border areas, with both countries laying claim to undisputed points along their 817-km land border. The tensions reignited in May after a Cambodian soldier was killed, leading to a diplomatic crisis. Both countries have implemented restrictions on each other, including border closures and bans on trade. The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice, warning British nationals to exercise a high level of vigilance in border areas due to fighting and unexploded landmines.
26-07-2025
The Cambodia-Thailand conflict death toll has reached 33 despite calls for an immediate ceasefire. The clashes, which entered their third day, involved jets, artillery, tanks, and ground troops, with the Thai navy joining the army to repel Cambodian attacks in Trat province. Over 100,000 people have been evacuated from the conflict zones as a result of the intense fighting, which has occurred in multiple border areas. Cambodia has called for an "immediate ceasefire" amidst the bloodiest fighting between the two nations in years.
26-07-2025
Cambodia has called for an "immediate ceasefire" with Thailand after three days of clashes along their shared border, which have left at least 32 people dead and tens of thousands displaced. The fighting, which began on Thursday, has been the bloodiest in over a decade, with both sides trading blame for the violence. The Cambodian UN ambassador made the ceasefire call after an emergency UN meeting, while Thailand's envoy urged Cambodia to cease hostilities and resume dialogue. The dispute is rooted in a long-standing border disagreement, with tensions escalating after a series of incidents, including the killing of a Cambodian soldier in May and the injuring of Thai soldiers by landmines. Over 138,000 people have been evacuated from Thailand's border regions, while Cambodia has evacuated over 23,000 people. Thailand has expressed willingness to hold talks, possibly with Malaysian mediation.
