US President Donald Trump has stated that the prime ministers of Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to halt fighting effective this evening. This announcement comes after deadly border conflicts have left at least 20 people dead and forced half a million to flee their homes.
Post discussions with the two leaders, Trump made the declaration public. However, neither Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul nor Cambodia's PM Hun Manet has yet commented on the matter. Earlier, Charnvirakul indicated a ceasefire would rely on Cambodia's commitment to cease火, withdraw troops, and remove landmines.
In a message on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump stated both leaders had agreed to cease all shooting and return to the initial peace accord established with him. He emphasized both nations are eager for peace and continued trade with the US.
The ongoing border dispute, which has simmered for over a century, escalated dramatically on July 24, with Cambodia firing rockets into Thailand prompting retaliatory air strikes. Despite the announced ceasefire, intermittent violence has gripped at least six provinces in Thailand and five in Cambodia.
The humanitarian fallout from the clashes is alarming, with thousands displaced and substantial ramifications for the stability of the region. The two nations have been at odds over territorial sovereignty since the borders were established after the French colonial period in Cambodia.
