In brief
Following a series of deadly border clashes that left at least 20 people dead, US President Donald Trump confirmed that the prime ministers of Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to ceasefire terms. This announcement comes amid heightened tensions over territorial disputes and refugee crises. Trump emphasized the importance of peace and trade between the nations as both leaders prepare to discuss the terms of the ceasefire, contingent upon Cambodia's withdrawal of troops and removal of landmines.
US President Donald Trump has stated that the prime ministers of Thailand and Cambodia will halt fighting effective this evening.
Trump made the announcement after telephone conversations with both leaders following deadly border clashes in recent days that resulted in at least 20 fatalities and displaced over half a million individuals.
Neither Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul nor his Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet have provided public comments on the ceasefire terms yet. However, Charnvirakul indicated during a press conference that any ceasefire would depend on Cambodia ceasing fire, withdrawing its troops, and removing landmines from the area.
In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump expressed that both leaders have agreed to cease all military actions immediately, hoping to return to the original peace accord established during his presidency.
The ongoing border dispute escalated significantly on July 24, when Cambodian forces bombarded Thailand, leading to retaliatory airstrikes. Following days of intense fighting, the neighboring Southeast Asian countries initially acknowledged an immediate and unconditional ceasefire brokered by Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
This week, violence had spread to at least six provinces in northeastern Thailand and five in Cambodia, highlighting the ongoing tensions over the territorial boundaries established after the French colonial era.
