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Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 27th July 2025, 3:14 PM
Both countries made public declarations of support for a ceasefire over the weekend, but mutual distrust and renewed violence threaten progress.
Statements from Leaders
| Leader | Statement |
| Hun Manet (Cambodia PM) | Agreed to “immediate and unconditional ceasefire”; warned Thailand not to renege. |
| Phumtham Wechayachai (Thai PM) | Agreed in principle to ceasefire and talks, but demanded “sincere intention” from Cambodia. |
| UN Secretary-General Guterres | Urged both parties to “immediately agree to a ceasefire” and condemned the loss of civilian lives. |
Cambodia’s Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn is set to coordinate with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Thai officials for further dialogue.
Human Impact of the Conflict
The fighting has caused widespread displacement and civilian suffering, with both sides trading accusations of war crimes.
Casualties and Displacement
| Country | Military Dead | Civilian Dead | Displaced People |
| Thailand | 7 | 13 | Over 138,000 |
| Cambodia | 5 | 8 | Approximately 80,000 |
Mutual Accusations Escalate Tensions
Each side continues to blame the other for initiating the conflict:
The hostilities mark a dramatic escalation in an 800-kilometre-long border dispute, with dozens of kilometres still contested, particularly in rural areas dotted with jungle, farmland, and historical ruins.
Despite international appeals for peace and promises of negotiation, artillery fire continues, highlighting the fragility of diplomatic overtures and the urgency for a sustained ceasefire mechanism in the days ahead.
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