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Thailand–Cambodia conflict escalates with new airstrikes despite ceasefire calls
Thai
fighter jets reportedly targeted military positions in the Phu Ma Kua region
and around the Ta Muen Thom temple, according to The Nation. In response,
Cambodia confirmed the attacks and launched retaliatory strikes, as reported by
the Khmer Times. Cambodian authorities have since closed the airspace over
areas affected by the clashes.
The
Thai Navy has deployed four support vessels to assist ground forces. On
Saturday, Thai forces claimed control of a strategic hilltop located
approximately 2.8 kilometers (1.7 miles) from the Preah Vihear temple.
So
far, at least 33 people have been killed in the latest escalation, including
six Thai soldiers and five Cambodian soldiers. Dozens more have been injured,
and thousands of civilians on both sides have been evacuated from the conflict
zone.
Malaysian
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reiterated on Saturday his commitment to brokering
peace. He stated that both sides had "agreed" to a ceasefire during
phone conversations held on Thursday night. Nevertheless, the situation on the
ground has continued to deteriorate.
The
UN Security Council held an emergency closed-door meeting on Friday in New
York, with both Cambodian and Thai representatives present. Cambodia’s UN
Ambassador Chhea Keo called for an "immediate and unconditional
ceasefire" and urged a peaceful resolution.
Thailand
submitted a letter to the Council accusing Cambodia of initiating the conflict
and appealed to the international community to demand an end to hostilities and
the resumption of sincere negotiations. Cambodia, meanwhile, has urged the UN
World Tourism Organization to condemn what it called deliberate Thai attacks on
the Preah Vihear Temple, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
China
has denied accusations of supplying military equipment to Cambodia amid the
conflict.
The
recent flare-up stems from longstanding tensions over the border between
Cambodia’s Preah Vihear province and Thailand’s Ubon Ratchathani province.
Tensions reignited on 28 May, when a Cambodian soldier was killed, triggering
the current wave of violence.
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