Cambodia, Thailand and border conflict
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Long-festering tensions over border territory have escalated into armed conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, leading to dozens of deaths on both sides and displacing tens of thousands of people
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an "immediate and unconditional ceasefire" after five days of fighting at their border killed at least 33 people and displaced tens of thousands.
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F-16s Scrambled, Civilians Flee, Casualties Rise: Thailand-Cambodia Conflict – What We Know So Far
A long-simmering border row between Thailand and Cambodia has exploded into deadly conflict, killing 14, displacing over 100,000, and prompting a UN emergency meet amid fears of wider war.
Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia over disputed border areas has entered its third day, leaving at least 32 dead and displacing more than 80,000 people.
People on both sides of the border share a cultural heritage much older than modern nation-states, dating back to the ancient Khmer civilization.
On Saturday, Cambodian civilians in Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia, prepared humanitarian aid as Thailand and Cambodia continue to trade fire over a border dispute.
Both nations accused each other of starting the military clashes and have downgraded their diplomatic relations since Wednesday. Thailand also sealed all land border crossings with Cambodia.
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