Thousands displaced as gunboats deployed in Thailand Cambodia border conflict

WorldPolitics
26 Jul 2025 • 8:36 PM MYT
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  • The border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia has entered its third day, with the death toll rising to 33 fatalities.
  • Over 81,000 civilians have been displaced, with more than 58,000 Thais and 23,000 Cambodians fleeing to temporary shelters.
  • The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting, urging both nations to de-escalate, show restraint, and resolve the dispute peacefully, also calling on ASEAN to mediate.
  • Thailand accused Cambodia of potential war crimes due to civilian deaths and hospital damage, while Cambodia denied attacking Thailand and accused Thai forces of targeting civilian areas.
  • The latest flare-up in the long-running dispute began after a landmine explosion wounded Thai soldiers, leading to intense clashes involving heavy artillery.

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