U.S. urges halt to fighting on Cambodia-Thailand border, calls for peace accord compliance

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U.S. urges halt to fighting on Cambodia-Thailand border, calls for peace accord compliance

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The United States has expressed concern about ongoing clashes and casualties occurring along the Cambodia-Thailand border. In a statement, the U.S. government called for an immediate end to hostilities and emphasized the need to protect civilians in affected areas.

The statement urged both Cambodia and Thailand to adhere to the de-escalatory steps outlined in the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords, which were signed on October 26 by the Prime Ministers of both countries. The signing was witnessed by President Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

“We strongly urge the immediate cessation of hostilities, the protection of civilians, and for both sides to return to the de-escalatory measures outlined in the October 26 Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords signed by the Prime Ministers of Cambodia and Thailand and witnessed by President Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim,” according to the statement.

No additional details regarding mediation efforts or further actions were provided.

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