What is happening in Cambodia?

Asked 13 hours ago

Answer

Cambodia is engaged in escalating border clashes with Thailand, involving heavy artillery, airstrikes, and rocket fire. Both countries accuse each other of initiating the violence, which has resulted in civilian casualties, mass evacuations, and diplomatic breakdowns. The conflict centers on a long-disputed border area, with international calls for a ceasefire and rising regional tensions.

Now Playing

Thailand, Cambodia exchange heavy artillery

Reuters · Current

Reuters

Current

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

Military & Conflict

References

Thailand, Cambodia exchange heavy artillery

Reuters

1 day ago

Thailand, Cambodia exchange heavy artillery

Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy artillery fire for a second day, resulting in at least 16 deaths and tens of thousands displaced.

Reuters

1 day ago

Thailand, Cambodia exchange heavy artillery

Both nations blame each other for starting the conflict, which escalated from small arms fire to heavy shelling along a disputed frontier.

Reuters

1 day ago

Thailand, Cambodia exchange heavy artillery

Over 130,000 people have been evacuated from conflict areas in Thailand, with a death toll of 15 by early Friday, mostly civilians.

Thailand, Cambodia exchange fire in deadly border clashes

Al Jazeera

2 days ago

Thailand, Cambodia exchange fire in deadly border clashes

A barrage of Cambodian rocket fire hit Thailand, killing several and striking civilian sites, with both sides blaming each other for starting the violence.

Al Jazeera

2 days ago

Thailand, Cambodia exchange fire in deadly border clashes

A political crisis in Thailand has emerged, with the Prime Minister suspended over her handling of the dispute, further straining relations.