Thailand, Cambodia agree to ceasefire
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The Manila Times on MSNThailand, Cambodia truce holds amid ‘violations’A shaky ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia appeared to be holding Tuesday, as military commanders met despite Bangkok’s allegations the truce had been breached with overnight skirmishes. Following peace talks in Malaysia on Monday,
Tensions along Cambodia's northern border with Thailand have been simmering since May, when a Cambodian soldier was killed in a clash with Thai forces.
Thailand's military said that there had been attacks by Cambodian troops in at least five locations early on Tuesday, violating the ceasefire.
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The National Interest on MSNAmerican and Chinese Weapons Are Going Head-to-Head in the Thailand-Cambodia WarThe Thailand-Cambodia conflict is another possible chance for China’s arms to be displayed as being at least as good as Western—specifically, American—arms.
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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that the ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia serves as proof of ASEAN's diplomatic strength.
Thailand warned its conflict with neighboring Cambodia could “potentially develop into a war” as troops used rockets and artillery to shell targets along their contested border for a second
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