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What is going on with Thailand and Cambodia?

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Thailand and Cambodia are engaged in escalating border clashes involving heavy artillery, airstrikes, and accusations of civilian targeting. Both sides blame each other for starting the conflict, which has led to dozens of deaths, mass evacuations, and a diplomatic crisis. The dispute centers on a long-contested border, with international calls for a ceasefire largely ignored.

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Thailand, Cambodia exchange heavy artillery

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  • Thailand released footage showing drone strikes on Cambodian military depots near the border.
  • Heavy artillery exchanges have resulted in at least 16 deaths and tens of thousands displaced. 17s
  • Both countries blame each other for starting and escalating the conflict. 24s
  • Thailand accuses Cambodia of targeting civilians, while Cambodia alleges Thailand used cluster munitions. 37s
  • International calls for a ceasefire have been made, but Thailand rejects third-party mediation. 1m 23s
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Thailand, Cambodia exchange heavy artillery
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Reuters
22 hours ago
Thailand, Cambodia exchange heavy artillery

Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy artillery fire for a second day, escalating from small arms fire to drone strikes and heavy shelling along their disputed border.

Thailand, Cambodia exchange fire in deadly border clashes
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Al Jazeera
1 day ago
Thailand, Cambodia exchange fire in deadly border clashes

Cambodian rocket fire struck Thai territory, killing several people and hitting civilian sites. Both governments accuse each other of initiating the attacks.

Thailand bombs Cambodian targets as border clash escalates
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Reuters
2 days ago
Thailand bombs Cambodian targets as border clash escalates

Deadly clashes erupted after weeks of tension, with Thailand using F-16 jets to strike Cambodian military targets and Cambodia deploying rocket launchers in response.

Civilians run for cover as clashes erupt on Thailand’s border
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CNN
2 days ago
Civilians run for cover as clashes erupt on Thailand’s border

Civilians in eastern Thailand fled for safety after armed clashes broke out in a disputed border area, with both militaries blaming each other for the violence.

Thailand closes some border crossings with Cambodia
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Euronews
2 days ago
Thailand closes some border crossings with Cambodia

Thailand closed several border crossings, withdrew its ambassador, and expelled a Cambodian diplomat after a Thai soldier was injured by a landmine in a disputed area.

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