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Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Observers to be deployed to monitor Cambodia-Thailand border ceasefire
Phnom Penh/ Bangkok: Observation teams are set to be deployed on Wednesday to monitor the implementation of a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, Cambodian Defence Ministry's Undersecretary of State and spokesperson Lt General Maly Socheata said on Wednesday. Socheata said in a press briefing that Malaysia, the current chair of ASEAN, sent on Tuesday a high-level delegation led by its Chief of Defence Forces, General Datuk Haji Mohd Nizam Bin Haji Jaffar, to Cambodia. According to the spokesperson, the Malaysian defence forces chief said that two observation teams will be operational, one led by the Malaysian military attache in Cambodia and the other led by the Malaysian military attache in Thailand, Xinhua news agency reported. Socheata said that the ceasefire has been "implemented effectively and peacefully" so far, adding that the commanders of military regions along the border of both countries met on Tuesday, demonstrated respect and cooperation, and emphasised their adherence to the agreements reached during regional-level meetings. According to a statement issued by Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, the Thai military came under attack by small arms fire and grenade assaults launched by Cambodian forces late Tuesday evening, as it condemned Cambodia's violation of the ceasefire agreement again. Thailand reiterates its full commitment to the ceasefire and a peaceful resolution of the current situation, and strongly calls on Cambodia to immediately cease all violations and return to full compliance with the said ceasefire agreement, it said. According to a previous announcement by the Thai Army, after the ceasefire, which started from midnight on Monday, one area along the border saw action by the Cambodian side, leading to renewed exchanges of fire that continued until Tuesday morning. In addition, clashes also occurred in another area and lasted until 5.30 a.m. local time on Tuesday.
The Star
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Observers to be deployed to monitor Cambodia-Thailand border ceasefire
Military attaches and diplomats from 13 countries observe the implementation of the Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire agreement next to a destroyed building by the An Ses border checkpoint in Cambodia's Preah Vihear province on July 30, 2025. - AFP PHNOM PENH/BANGKOK: Observation teams are set to be deployed on Wednesday (July 30) to monitor the implementation of a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, Cambodian Defence Ministry's Undersecretary of State and spokesperson Lieutenant General Maly Socheata has said. Socheata said in a press briefing on Wednesday that Malaysia, the current chair of Asean, sent on Tuesday a high-level delegation led by Malaysian Armed Forces Chief of Defence Forces General Datuk Mohd Nizam Jaffar to Cambodia. According to the spokesperson, Nizam confirmed that two observation teams will be operational, one led by the Malaysian military attache in Cambodia and the other led by the Malaysian military attache in Thailand. Socheata said that the ceasefire has been "implemented effectively and peacefully" so far, adding that the commanders of military regions along the border of both countries met on Tuesday, demonstrated respect and cooperation, and emphasised their adherence to the agreements reached during regional-level meetings. According to a statement issued by Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, the Thai military came under attack by small arms fire and grenade assaults launched by Cambodian forces late Tuesday evening, condemning Cambodia's violation of the ceasefire agreement again. Thailand reiterates its full commitment to the ceasefire and a peaceful resolution of the current situation, and strongly calls on Cambodia to immediately cease all violations and return to full compliance with the said ceasefire agreement. - Xinhua
Kuwait News Agency
3 days ago
- Politics
- Kuwait News Agency
Cambodia, Thailand hold ceasefire talks amid mutual accusations of violations
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (KUNA) - The Cambodian and Thai armed forces held coordination meetings on Tuesday to implement the ceasefire agreement signed in Malaysia a day earlier, following four days of deadly border clashes that left dozens dead and displaced 300,000 people. Cambodian Ministry of Defense spokesperson Maly Socheata said in a press conference, reported by the Khmer Times, that commanders from Cambodia and Thailand to activate the ceasefire, halt troop reinforcements, exchange information, and immediately notify senior leadership of any developments on the ground. Socheata noted that additional meetings between regional commanders are being arranged and stressed that Cambodia is fully committed to honoring the joint ceasefire declaration brokered in Malaysia under the mediation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. She added that the next phase would involve forming a joint monitoring mechanism under Malaysia's ASEAN chairmanship, potentially including foreign military attaches, to rebuild trust and stabilize the border. The Royal Thai Army accused Cambodia of violating the ceasefire, claiming that Cambodian forces launched attacks inside Thai territory after the truce took effect at midnight. Thai Army spokesperson Maj. Gen. Winthai Suvari said Thailand reserves its legitimate right to respond and defend itself. Cambodia denied the allegations, insisting its forces had fully adhered to the agreement, Thai Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet both said the border situation had largely calmed, with both sides exercising restraint. The ceasefire reached on Monday in Putrajaya with Malaysian mediation, US coordination, and Chinese participation, follows the heaviest cross-border fighting in years. Tensions escalated after Thailand withdrew its ambassador from Phnom Penh and expelled Cambodia's envoy over landmine explosions that injured Thai soldiers-an incident Bangkok blamed on newly planted mines, which Cambodia denied. The two countries have a long-standing border dispute over the Preah Vihear Temple and surrounding territory, the International Court of Justice ruled in 1962 that the temple belongs to Cambodia, but Thailand continues to claim adjacent areas. While the border saw frequent clashes from 2008 to 2011, recent mutual troop movements have reignited the standoff, prompting regional and international calls for dialogue and restraint. The next General Border Committee meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2025, to enhance communication between the prime ministers and defense and foreign ministers of both countries. (end)
South Wales Guardian
5 days ago
- Politics
- South Wales Guardian
Thailand and Cambodia trade accusations as deadly border clashes enter third day
International pressure is mounting on both sides to reach a ceasefire. Artillery fire and gunshots were reported near several border villages, expanding the area of the fighting that flared again Thursday after a land mine explosion along the border wounded five Thai soldiers. Cambodian and Thai officials claimed to have acted in retaliation. Both countries recalled their ambassadors and Thailand closed its north-eastern border crossings with Cambodia. Cambodian authorities reported 12 new deaths on Saturday, bringing its toll to 13, while Thai officials said a soldier was killed, raising the deaths to 20, mostly civilians. The regional bloc, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, is under growing pressure to defuse the situation between its two members. During an emergency meeting on Friday, members of the UN Security Council called for de-escalation and urged ASEAN to mediate a peaceful solution. The 800-kilometer (500-mile) frontier between Thailand and Cambodia has been disputed for decades, but past confrontations have been limited and brief. The current tensions broke out in May when a Cambodian soldier was killed in a confrontation that created a diplomatic rift and roiled Thailand's domestic politics. Cambodia's Defence Ministry condemned what it said was an expanded Thai offensive early on Saturday after five heavy artillery shells were fired into multiple locations in the province of Pursat, calling the attack an 'unprovoked and premeditated act of aggression'. Ministry spokeswoman Lieutenant general Maly Socheata said tensions flared in the province of Koh Kong, where four Thai naval vessels were reportedly stationed offshore and four others en route. She said the naval deployment was an 'act of aggression' that risked further escalation. Lt gen Socheata said seven civilians and five soldiers were killed in two days of fighting. Earlier, one man was reported dead after a pagoda he was hiding under was hit by Thai rockets. The Thai army had denied targeting Cambodian civilian sites and accused Phnom Penh of using 'human shields' by positioning their weapons near residential areas. Meanwhile, Thailand's navy, in a statement on Saturday, accused Cambodian forces of initiating a new attack in the province of Trat, saying Thai forces responded swiftly and 'successfully pushed back the Cambodian incursion at three key points', warning that 'aggression will not be tolerated'. Thai authorities also alleged several Cambodian artillery shells had landed across the border in Laos, damaging homes and property. Lao officials have not publicly responded to the claim. The conflict has so far left thousands displaced. Cambodia's information minister Neth Pheaktra said on Saturday the clashes had forced 10,865 Cambodian families, or 37,635 people, in three border provinces to evacuate to safe locations, while Thai officials said more than 131,000 people had fled their border villages.
Leader Live
6 days ago
- Politics
- Leader Live
Thailand and Cambodia trade accusations as deadly border clashes enter third day
International pressure is mounting on both sides to reach a ceasefire. Artillery fire and gunshots were reported near several border villages, expanding the area of the fighting that flared again Thursday after a land mine explosion along the border wounded five Thai soldiers. Cambodian and Thai officials claimed to have acted in retaliation. Both countries recalled their ambassadors and Thailand closed its north-eastern border crossings with Cambodia. Cambodian authorities reported 12 new deaths on Saturday, bringing its toll to 13, while Thai officials said a soldier was killed, raising the deaths to 20, mostly civilians. The regional bloc, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, is under growing pressure to defuse the situation between its two members. During an emergency meeting on Friday, members of the UN Security Council called for de-escalation and urged ASEAN to mediate a peaceful solution. The 800-kilometer (500-mile) frontier between Thailand and Cambodia has been disputed for decades, but past confrontations have been limited and brief. The current tensions broke out in May when a Cambodian soldier was killed in a confrontation that created a diplomatic rift and roiled Thailand's domestic politics. Cambodia's Defence Ministry condemned what it said was an expanded Thai offensive early on Saturday after five heavy artillery shells were fired into multiple locations in the province of Pursat, calling the attack an 'unprovoked and premeditated act of aggression'. Ministry spokeswoman Lieutenant general Maly Socheata said tensions flared in the province of Koh Kong, where four Thai naval vessels were reportedly stationed offshore and four others en route. She said the naval deployment was an 'act of aggression' that risked further escalation. Lt gen Socheata said seven civilians and five soldiers were killed in two days of fighting. Earlier, one man was reported dead after a pagoda he was hiding under was hit by Thai rockets. The Thai army had denied targeting Cambodian civilian sites and accused Phnom Penh of using 'human shields' by positioning their weapons near residential areas. Meanwhile, Thailand's navy, in a statement on Saturday, accused Cambodian forces of initiating a new attack in the province of Trat, saying Thai forces responded swiftly and 'successfully pushed back the Cambodian incursion at three key points', warning that 'aggression will not be tolerated'. Thai authorities also alleged several Cambodian artillery shells had landed across the border in Laos, damaging homes and property. Lao officials have not publicly responded to the claim. The conflict has so far left thousands displaced. Cambodia's information minister Neth Pheaktra said on Saturday the clashes had forced 10,865 Cambodian families, or 37,635 people, in three border provinces to evacuate to safe locations, while Thai officials said more than 131,000 people had fled their border villages.
