Cambodia has urged for an immediate ceasefire with Thailand. Sac 881

Cambodia has called for an immediate ceasefire with Thailand following two days of cross-border fighting between the two South East Asian neighbours. Cambodia’s ambassador to the UN, Chhea Keo, stated that his country requested a truce “unconditionally” and that Phnom Penh also wanted a “peaceful solution of the dispute”. Thailand has not publicly commented on the ceasefire proposal, but declared martial law in eight districts bordering Cambodia. At least 16 people have been killed and tens of thousands displaced in both countries, who accuse each other of firing the first shots on Thursday. Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai warned that the clashes could “move towards war”. Thailand accused Cambodia of firing into civilian areas and evacuated all villages deemed to be within the radius of its rockets. Thailand’s foreign minister told Reuters news agency there was “no need” for third-party mediation in the conflict, even as global leaders appealed for an immediate ceasefire.

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