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What is happening between Cambodia and Thailand?

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A longstanding border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand has escalated into deadly clashes, causing dozens of deaths and displacing hundreds of thousands. Both sides accuse each other of starting the conflict, which involves heavy artillery and civilian casualties. International calls for a ceasefire are increasing, with some diplomatic efforts underway, but fighting continues.

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Thailand, Cambodia to meet in Malaysia for ceasefire talks

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  • Thailand and Cambodia leaders to meet in Malaysia for ceasefire talks.
  • Conflict began after a landmine explosion wounded five Thai soldiers at the border. 12s
  • At least 34 people killed and over 168,000 displaced by the fighting. 20s
  • Donald Trump warned trade agreements could be affected if hostilities continue. 29s
  • Fighting continues along the contested border, mostly affecting civilians. 42s
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Thailand, Cambodia to meet in Malaysia for ceasefire talks
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Euronews
16 hours ago
Thailand, Cambodia to meet in Malaysia for ceasefire talks

Leaders from Thailand and Cambodia are scheduled to meet in Malaysia for ceasefire talks after several days of border conflict that has killed at least 34 people and displaced over 168,000.

Thousands displaced in Thai-Cambodian border tensions
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CNN
21 hours ago
Thousands displaced in Thai-Cambodian border tensions

A Thai town near the Cambodian border is nearly deserted as residents flee ongoing clashes, with over 150,000 people displaced and dozens of civilian deaths reported.

Cambodia calls for ceasefire with Thailand
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Al Jazeera
2 days ago
Cambodia calls for ceasefire with Thailand

Renewed clashes have broken out along the border, displacing over 30,000 Cambodians. Cambodia has called for a ceasefire, but hostilities continue.

Death toll rises on Thai-Cambodian border on third day of fighting
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France 24
2 days ago
Death toll rises on Thai-Cambodian border on third day of fighting

Intensified fighting has forced about 7,000 people into evacuation centers, with at least 14 Thai civilians dead and ongoing military operations despite calls for restraint.

Deadly clashes erupt along Thailand-Cambodia border
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10 News First
2 days ago
Deadly clashes erupt along Thailand-Cambodia border

More than 30 people are dead and hundreds of thousands have fled as deadly clashes erupt between Thailand and Cambodia, both accusing the other of firing first.

Thailand, Cambodia exchange heavy artillery
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Reuters
3 days ago
Thailand, Cambodia exchange heavy artillery

Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy artillery fire for a second day, with at least 16 people killed and tens of thousands displaced along their disputed border.

Thailand, Cambodia exchange fire in deadly border clashes
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Al Jazeera
3 days ago
Thailand, Cambodia exchange fire in deadly border clashes

A barrage of Cambodian rocket fire struck Thai territory, killing several and hitting civilian sites, with both governments blaming each other for starting the attacks.

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