Thailand and Cambodia’s fraught border has quieted following the announcement of an unconditional ceasefire, brokered after significant international pressure. The move comes just days after the worst outbreak of violence in years, which uprooted roughly a quarter-million people.
Disputed land and unclear borders, dating to colonial times, remain sources of contention. Villages emptied as artillery and rockets devastated communities, raising fears of a deeper regional crisis.
Regional and global diplomats gathered in Malaysia to negotiate the truce, resulting in commitments to rapid military and civilian talks. Both countries’ leaders have expressed tentative optimism, urging their citizens to embrace calm and reconciliation.
Refugee camps have swelled near the frontier, with aid groups now working to coordinate relief efforts and facilitate returns.
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