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CNA
an hour ago
- Politics
- CNA
Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire: Thai evacuees reluctant to return home despite truce
A ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia appears to be holding for a second day after five days of deadly fighting along a disputed stretch of their border. Despite the truce, evacuated Thai residents remain reluctant to go back to their homes and businesses. CNA's Jack Board reports from the border in Thailand's Surin province.
Reuters
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Reuters
At least six killed in border clashes between South Sudan and Uganda
KAMPALA, July 30 (Reuters) - At least six people have been killed in clashes between longstanding allies South Sudan and Uganda near their shared border, where competing claims over the poorly defined boundary often flare into small-scale fighting. Elements from the two armies exchanged fire on Monday in South Sudan's Kajo Keji county, killing five South Sudanese (SSPDF) soldiers, South Sudanese officials said. Ugandan army spokesperson Felix Kulayigye said SSPDF soldiers had strayed into Uganda's West Nile region and refused to leave, leading to the firefight, in which at least one Ugandan soldier died. Uganda has backed forces loyal to South Sudanese President Salva Kiir for several decades, helping the country fight for independence, which was won in 2011, and during the subsequent civil war. Kajo-Keji County said in a statement that five SSPDF soldiers had been killed in a surprise attack by Ugandan forces backed by tanks and artillery. South Sudan's army confirmed the skirmish but did not say how many died. An existing joint border committee willlook at ways to find a peaceful resolution to recurrent border-related disputes, SSPDF spokesperson Lul Ruai Koang said in a statement released late on Tuesday. In March, South Sudan invited Uganda's army to help bolster security in the capital Juba, following a breakdown in the turbulent relationship between Kiir and his rival, First Vice President Riek Machar.
CNA
a day ago
- Politics
- CNA
More than 135,000 Cambodians displaced during five days of fighting
The fragile truce between Thailand and Cambodia has raised hopes for thousands displaced by the fighting. More than 135,000 Cambodians have fled their homes since clashes erupted, with many now sheltering in relief camps. Among them is the largest site in Oddar Meanchey province. CNA's Leong Wai Kit reports.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Thailand and Cambodia agree to ceasefire
Following fighting that left people dead on both sides, Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a ceasefire. Heavy fighting broke out on Thursday along the border.
Reuters
2 days ago
- Politics
- Reuters
Cambodia has conducted attacks after ceasefire deadline, Thai army says
BANGKOK, July 29 (Reuters) - Cambodia has conducted attacks at multiple locations in violation of a ceasefire deal, a Thai army spokesman said on Tuesday, a day after the two neighbours said they would halt fighting starting at midnight. Thai troops have retaliated proportionately in self defence, Major General Winthai Suvaree said in a statement. The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia met in Malaysia on Monday and agreed to halt their deadliest conflict in more than a decade following five days of intense fighting that displaced over 300,000 people.
