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Cambodian migrant workers flee Thailand amid border conflict fears

Al Jazeera · New
Al Jazeera
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Hundreds of thousands of Cambodian workers are fleeing Thailand, even as a fragile ceasefire between the countries appears to be holding. Emotions are still running high after five days of cross-border fighting last month, which killed several people.

Breakdown
  • Cambodian migrant workers are leaving Thailand due to fears of harassment after recent border clashes. 16s
  • Returning workers face economic hardship, having left jobs that supported their families. 39s
  • The border conflict has intensified longstanding disputes and coincides with high US tariffs on Cambodia. 1m 5s
  • A ceasefire has reduced tariffs, but tensions remain as both sides accuse each other of new provocations. 1m 33s
  • ASEAN observers have been allowed to monitor the ceasefire, providing hope for affected civilians. 2m 8s
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