Cambodia
BREAKING: Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Immediate Ceasefire
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an “immediate and unconditional” ceasefire, effective midnight on July 28, in a bid to resolve deadly border clashes that have killed at least 35 people and displaced over 270,000. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the development after hosting talks between Thai acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and Cambodian […]
Thailand-Cambodia Border Clashes Kill 32, Thousands Flee
The border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has escalated into deadly clashes, resulting in 32 deaths and over 130 injuries on both sides. The conflict, centered around a contested section of the 800-kilometer (500-mile) frontier, has led to fears of a larger conflict breaking out between the Southeast Asian neighbors. Cambodian officials reported 12 new […]
Thailand Urges Bilateral Talks with Cambodia Amid Deadly Clashes
Thailand has called for a peaceful resolution to the deadly border fighting with Cambodia, emphasizing its preference for bilateral dialogue while leaving the door open to potential involvement from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) if necessary. According to Nikorndej Balankura, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman, “We have always insisted we want to resolve […]
Khmer Rouge Genocide Sites Added to UNESCO Heritage List
The United Nations cultural agency, UNESCO, has added three significant sites related to Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge regime to its World Heritage list. These locations, which served as sites of torture and execution during the genocide known as “Year Zero,” include two notorious prisons, Tuol Sleng and M-13, and the execution site Choeung Ek. This recognition […]
China and Cambodia Welcome Trump’s Decision to Defund
In a move that has been hailed by China and Cambodia, US President Donald Trump has signed an order freezing the funding of several US-funded media outlets, including Voice of America, Radio Free Asia, and Radio Free Europe. China’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, welcomed the US-funded media move, stating that the outlets have a […]