Border Tensions Eased: Thai and Cambodian Armies Withdraw to Seek Peace
Thailand and Cambodia's army chiefs agreed to withdraw troops from a disputed border area following a clash that claimed a Cambodian soldier's life. Both sides committed to peaceful resolution via joint committees, although Cambodia sent reinforcements. Historical land disputes between the neighbors, particularly over the Preah Vihear site, fuel tensions.
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On Thursday, army leaders from Thailand and Cambodia reached a mutual agreement to withdraw their troops from a contentious border region following a brief skirmish that resulted in the death of a Cambodian soldier.
The confrontation, which occurred during a Cambodian patrol along the border, saw gunfire exchanged after Thai troops claimed Cambodians entered a disputed zone. Commanders from both sides quickly intervened to enforce a ceasefire.
Discussing the incident, Thai army chief Gen Pana Claewplodtook met with his Cambodian counterpart, Gen Mao Sophan, to express condolences and affirm a commitment to peaceful solutions through joint border committees. Despite this, Cambodia reinforced the area, highlighting the long-standing territorial disputes, including the Preah Vihear site.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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