The conflict erupted on Thursday, leading to severe confrontations in the provinces of Ubon Ratchathani and Surin, Thailand. Meanwhile, approximately 1,500 families have been evacuated from Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey province due to the violence. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reached out to both nations' leaders to plead for an immediate stop to hostilities, noting some positive sentiments toward negotiations.
According to Thai reports, 14 civilians and one soldier have been killed, while Cambodian authorities confirmed at least one civilian death. The U.S. State Department has expressed serious concern regarding the escalation, endorsing the need for protection of civilians and a peaceful resolution to the conflict. China has also called for dialogue, highlighting its strategic relations with both countries.
The UN Security Council is preparing to address the situation after Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet requested intervention to curb what is characterized as Thai aggression. Both nations have accused each other of starting the conflict, with discrepancies arising over drone surveillance and military agreements related to a Khmer-Hindu temple near the disputed border.
Historical tensions have periodically flared up between Thailand and Cambodia, especially following a June incident that saw a Cambodian soldier killed, driving their relations to a troubling low. Despite a long history of conflict, the current crisis marks a significant escalation in longstanding territorial disputes that have cost lives and displaced numerous families.
According to Thai reports, 14 civilians and one soldier have been killed, while Cambodian authorities confirmed at least one civilian death. The U.S. State Department has expressed serious concern regarding the escalation, endorsing the need for protection of civilians and a peaceful resolution to the conflict. China has also called for dialogue, highlighting its strategic relations with both countries.
The UN Security Council is preparing to address the situation after Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet requested intervention to curb what is characterized as Thai aggression. Both nations have accused each other of starting the conflict, with discrepancies arising over drone surveillance and military agreements related to a Khmer-Hindu temple near the disputed border.
Historical tensions have periodically flared up between Thailand and Cambodia, especially following a June incident that saw a Cambodian soldier killed, driving their relations to a troubling low. Despite a long history of conflict, the current crisis marks a significant escalation in longstanding territorial disputes that have cost lives and displaced numerous families.
