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Thailand and Cambodia Agree on Fragile Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Accusations

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  • Thailand and Cambodia agreed on an immediate ceasefire effective from July 29 after intense clashes.
  • Both nations have accused each other of violating the ceasefire, with Thailand claiming fresh attacks by Cambodian forces.
  • At least 43 people have died and over 300,000 displaced in the recent conflict.
  • The ceasefire was brokered after intervention from US President Donald Trump and Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
  • Military commanders from both countries are set to meet to discuss enforcement of the ceasefire measures.

Thailand and Cambodia reached an "immediate and unconditional" ceasefire effective from midnight on July 29 after a series of intense clashes, which resulted in at least 43 deaths and the displacement of over 300,000 people. The agreement follows talks facilitated by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and U.S. President Donald Trump, who pressured both sides amid potential trade tariffs on their exports, according to Channel News Asia, Bangkok Post, and Jakarta Post.

Despite the ceasefire announcement, fresh accusations emerged as Thailand claimed that Cambodian forces launched attacks hours after the agreement took effect. Kamal Niranjan Nikul, a spokesperson for the Thai military, stated that Cambodian troops used small arms and grenade launchers at multiple locations, marking a "flagrant violation" of the ceasefire, as reported by Reuters and Al Jazeera.

Cambodia refuted the allegations, asserting their adherence to the ceasefire and calling the accusations “false” and damaging to trust-building efforts. The Cambodian government emphasized its commitment to halting military movements and establishing a monitoring mechanism for the ceasefire process, as stated by BBC and Reuters.

Additionally, both sides have plans for a high-level military meeting on August 4 to further discuss ceasefire enforcement, although analysts express skepticism about the ceasefire's longevity given the underlying tensions and economic pressures, according to TRT Global and Channel News Asia.


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