Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire Agreement Takes Effect

A ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia has taken effect along their disputed border, where nearly three weeks of deadly clashes have displaced almost one million people. The agreement, brokered with diplomatic encouragement from China and the US, freezes the front lines, bans reinforcements, and allows civilians to return home. The ceasefire is a test of the 'other party's sincerity' according to Thailand's Defence Minister, and its success depends on political will. The conflict has a long history, with nationalist sentiment inflamed in both countries, and a lasting peace may be challenging to achieve. The agreement also includes the release of 18 Cambodian soldiers held by Thailand and the removal of landmines.

Thailand and Cambodia have signed a new ceasefire agreement after weeks of deadly fighting along their border over competing territorial claims. The agreement, signed by the countries' defense ministers, calls for a halt in military movements and airspace violation for military purposes. It also includes provisions for the repatriation of 18 Cambodian soldiers held by Thailand, joint humanitarian demining operations, and cooperation in suppressing transnational crimes. The fighting has resulted in at least 47 deaths and displaced around one million people. World leaders have welcomed the agreement, urging both sides to implement it in good faith.

Thailand and Cambodia have signed a ceasefire agreement to end weeks of armed combat along their border over competing claims to territory. The agreement, signed by the two countries' defence ministers, calls for an end to fighting, no further military movements, and no violations of airspace. It also requires Thailand to repatriate 18 Cambodian soldiers held as prisoners since July. The ceasefire will be monitored by an observer team from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and direct coordination between both nations. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties and displacement, with Thailand reporting 26 military deaths and 44 civilian deaths, and Cambodia reporting 30 civilian deaths and 90 injuries. The agreement is fragile, with Thailand's defence ministry spokesperson expressing concerns about Cambodia's commitment to ceasing hostilities.