Thailand-Cambodia Border Clashes Kill 15, Displace 100,000
Thailand-Cambodia Border Clashes Kill 15, Displace 100,000

Thailand-Cambodia Border Clashes Kill 15, Displace 100,000

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Intense armed clashes between Thailand and Cambodia have escalated along their disputed eastern border, resulting in at least 15 deaths, including civilians and soldiers, and causing over 100,000 residents to evacuate the conflict zones. The fighting, involving gunfire, shelling, rocket attacks, and air strikes, centers around contested areas such as the Ta Muen Thom temple and other sites with historical significance, fueling nationalist sentiments on both sides. The conflict reignited after a Cambodian soldier was killed in May, and tensions have been exacerbated by border restrictions, trade bans, and diplomatic downgrades. Political dynamics within both countries, including the roles of prominent families like Cambodia's Hun Sen and Thailand's Shinawatra, add complexity to the dispute. Both governments have expressed the need for peaceful resolution, while international actors like the United States and China have called for restraint and dialogue to stabilize the region. The ongoing violence underscores urgent humanitarian and diplomatic challenges in resolving the long-standing territorial dispute.

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