Cambodia Accuses Thailand of Airstrikes Despite Border Talks Agreement

• Cambodia accused Thailand of launching airstrikes using F-16 jets in Siem Reap and Preah Vihear provinces.
• The accusation comes despite both nations agreeing at an ASEAN meeting to hold border talks this week.
• The ongoing conflict, which began on December 8, has killed 43 people and displaced over 900,000.
• The dispute is rooted in a decades-long territorial conflict over the 'Emerald Triangle' and cultural sites like Prasat Ta Muen Thom temple.
• Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow had announced talks for Wednesday, with Cambodia expressing optimism for Thai sincerity.

Why It Matters: Thailand accused of violating peace efforts with airstrikes after agreeing to border talks.