Trump's 44-Day Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire Fails; Temple Dispute Rekindles

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News18•08-12-2025, 09:30
Trump's 44-Day Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire Fails; Temple Dispute Rekindles
- •Thailand and Cambodia's ceasefire, brokered by Donald Trump, has broken, leading to renewed conflict.
- •Thailand launched airstrikes on the disputed border; both nations accuse each other of initiating the attacks.
- •The core of the dispute is the Preah Vihear Temple, a Hindu temple claimed by both countries.
- •A preliminary ceasefire was brokered in July, followed by an extended agreement in October, which lasted less than 44 days.
- •Previous clashes in July resulted in dozens of deaths and 200,000 displaced people, prompting international intervention.
Why It Matters: Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire failure over Preah Vihear Temple signals ongoing regional conflict.
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