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Long-festering tensions over border territory have escalated into armed conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, leading to dozens of deaths on both sides and displacing tens of thousands of people.
Thailand and Cambodia have chosen Malaysia as a mediator for their ongoing border conflict, following recent artillery attacks. Both nations' leaders are set to meet in Malaysia. Talks were sparked by ASEAN's ceasefire proposal and U.
Thailand bombed Cambodia with F-16 fighter jets on Thursday, as relations between the two countries imploded following clashes on a disputed border near the Emerald Triangle.
Cambodia is seeking to "internationalise the issue to serve its own political objectives", Thailand’s ambassador to the United Nations Cherdchai Chaivaivid told a closed-door UN Security Council meeting.
Both nations accused each other of starting the military clashes and have downgraded their diplomatic relations since Wednesday. Thailand also sealed all land border crossings with Cambodia.
Indian travelers planning trips to Thailand should reconsider itineraries due to escalating tensions along the Thailand-Cambodia border. The Indian Embassy issued a travel advisory, as seven eastern provinces,
The council did not issue a statement but a council diplomat said all 15 members called on the parties to deescalate, show restraint and resolve the dispute peacefully.