Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire After Five Days of Border Clashes
Why in the news
A breakthrough ended days of fighting between two Southeast Asian neighbours, with Malaysia’s leader announcing that both sides had accepted a halt to hostilities.
Key facts
- Parties: Thailand and Cambodia.
- Agreement: an unconditional ceasefire starting at midnight.
- Announced by: Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, on Monday.
- Cause: five days of deadly border clashes.
- Toll: dozens dead and tens of thousands displaced.
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conflict | Thailand-Cambodia border clashes |
| Duration of fighting | Five days |
| Outcome | Unconditional ceasefire from midnight |
| Announcer | Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim |
Exam angle
- Countries in news: Thailand and Cambodia.
- Leader who announced the truce: Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia.
- Type of truce: unconditional.