Why are Thailand and Cambodia fighting?
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Thailand and Cambodia are fighting due to a longstanding border dispute, complicated by unclear demarcation, religious claims to ancient temples, and nationalist sentiment. Both sides accuse each other of provoking violence and violating fragile ceasefire agreements, with recent escalations linked to political factors and trade negotiations. The conflict has resulted in civilian and military casualties, mass evacuations, and ongoing instability along the border.
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Thailand strikes Cambodian bases as border clashes escalate
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- Thailand conducts airstrikes on Cambodian positions after renewed border clashes 18s
- Ceasefire brokered by the U.S. has been derailed by new fighting 9s
- Casualties reported: six Cambodians and one Thai soldier dead 55s
- Both countries evacuate hundreds of thousands of civilians 1m 42s
- Border disputes have a long history, including deadly clashes in 2011 1m 50s
References
CBC News
1 day agoThailand-Cambodia ceasefire could be unravelling
Both Cambodia and Thailand insist the other side provoked border fighting, breaking a fragile ceasefire in a long-standing conflict centered on a border disagreement, with religious claims to Hindu and Buddhist temples complicating matters.
