US Calls for Immediate Halt to Thailand-Cambodia Fighting Amid Ceasefire Threat

• US calls for an immediate end to renewed hostilities between Thailand and Cambodia, warning a Trump-brokered ceasefire is jeopardized.
• The US State Department expressed concern over escalating violence after an incident wounded two Thai soldiers, prompting civilian evacuations.
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged both sides to return to the de-escalatory measures outlined in the October 26 Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords.
• Renewed fighting has led to at least 10 soldiers and civilians killed and over 140,000 civilians fleeing border areas.
• Thai PM supports military operations to defend sovereignty, while former Cambodian PM advocates peaceful resolution.

Why It Matters: Escalating Thailand-Cambodia conflict threatens regional peace and civilian safety.