Cambodia says Thai border clashes displace over half a million
Summary
Over half a million people have been displaced due to deadly border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand, amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to ease tensions.
Key Points
- More than 518,000 people in Cambodia have been displaced by border clashes with Thailand.
- The conflict is rooted in a territorial dispute over an 800-kilometre border and ancient temple ruins.
- Southeast Asian foreign ministers are meeting in Malaysia to try to de-escalate tensions.
- Both countries have blamed each other for the fighting and have exchanged accusations regarding ceasefire violations.
