China Brokers Fragile Peace in Thailand-Cambodia Border Clash
Thailand and Cambodia have temporarily reaffirmed a ceasefire at their border after disputes over violations. The ceasefire was facilitated by China amid accusations of hostility. The conflict has displaced thousands, though some return home. Diplomatic efforts by China and US influence the ceasefire commitment.
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Thailand and Cambodia have recommitted to a ceasefire along their contentious border after China intervened diplomatically. This fragile peace follows several days of hostilities, which have tested the ceasefire agreed upon in Malaysia. Accusations of aggression intensified until Wednesday when both nations expressed renewed commitment in a meeting with Chinese Vice Minister Sun Weidong in Shanghai.
Thai officials claimed Cambodia violated the ceasefire with attacks in multiple areas, while Cambodia denied such actions. Diplomatic pressure from the US and mediation by China appear to have aided in de-escalating the situation, which has resulted in at least 41 deaths since fighting began anew last Thursday.
The fighting displaced more than 260,000 people, with a fraction returning home amidst ongoing unease. Residents remain cautious about their future as they await more concrete resolutions between the involved nations, marking yet another chapter in the troubled history of the 800-kilometre border region.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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