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Death toll rises on Thai-Cambodian border on third day of fighting

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Thailand and Cambodia clashed for a third day on Saturday, as the death toll from their bloodiest fighting in years rose to 33 and Phnom Penh called for an "immediate ceasefire".

Breakdown
  • Around 7,000 people have fled to evacuation centres due to ongoing shelling.
  • Civilians are caught in the conflict, with at least 14 Thai civilian deaths reported. 1m 51s
  • Humanitarian aid is being delivered by government and private groups. 37s
  • The United Nations has urged both sides to show restraint and Cambodia has called for a ceasefire. 1m 56s
  • Thailand has not yet responded to Cambodia's ceasefire proposal as military operations continue. 2m 5s
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