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Thousands displaced as gunboats deployed in Thailand Cambodia border conflict
The border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia has entered its third day, with the death toll rising to 33 fatalities.
Over 81,000 civilians have been displaced, with more than 58,000 Thais and 23,000 Cambodians fleeing to temporary shelters.
The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting, urging both nations to de-escalate, show restraint, and resolve the dispute peacefully, also calling on ASEAN to mediate.
Thailand accused Cambodia of potential war crimes due to civilian deaths and hospital damage, while Cambodia denied attacking Thailand and accused Thai forces of targeting civilian areas.
The latest flare-up in the long-running dispute began after a landmine explosion wounded Thai soldiers, leading to intense clashes involving heavy artillery.