Cambodia, Thailand agree to ceasefire
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Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacts to criticism of Indonesia's passive stance in the Thailand-Cambodia conflict.
Cambodia could face a humanitarian crisis along its northern border due to a rise in the internally displaced population following armed confrontations with Thailand that began four days ago.
Anwar has long been known as a reformist and a consensus-builder. His handling of this crisis has now added a new credential to his portfolio: regional statesman. For Malaysia, this moment should be a reminder of what thoughtful diplomacy and principled leadership can achieve.
Long-festering tensions over border territory have escalated into armed conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, leading to dozens of deaths on both sides and displacing tens of thousands of people
A deadly clash between Thai and Cambodian forces has erupted over a disputed Hindu temple, leaving 14 dead and over 1 lakh civilians displaced. At the heart of the conflict: the ancient Ta Muen Thom and Preah Vihear temples,
Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai warned on Friday that cross-border clashes with Cambodia that have uprooted more than 130,000 people “could develop into war”, as the countries traded deadly strikes for a second day.
Intensifying clashes along the Thailand-Cambodia border have sparked deadly violence and a major humanitarian crisis, prompting India's travel advisory.