Cambodia urges ceasefire with Thailand – envoy to UN

Escalating Border Skirmish Leaves Dozens Dead and Destructed Structures

Intense clashes between Thailand and Cambodia have resulted in over a dozen fatalities and damages that include the troubling destruction of a Cambodian pagoda.

Urgent Ceasefire Demand

• Cambodia’s ambassador to the United Nations, Chhea Keo, called for an immediate, unconditional ceasefire.
• The call for a peaceful dispute resolution was reiterated following a closed Emergency Security Council session attended by representatives from both nations.

Security Council Emergency Meeting

• The Security Council convened an emergency session on Friday after the border duel erupted into a full-scale firefight on Thursday.
• The session involved a balanced restraint directive for both parties, aligning with Cambodia’s diplomatic stance.

Casualty and Evacuation Figures

• Thailand has evacuated 138,000 residents from the border region.
• Health ministry reports tally up 15 fatalities (14 civilians and 1 soldier) and 46 injuries (15 troops).

Context of the Dispute

• The 800‑kilometer (500‑mile) shared border has been a source of prolonged tension.
• Both Thailand and Cambodia are major tourist hubs attracting millions of foreign visitors.

As the two neighboring countries continue to engage in violent exchanges, international bodies and local officials urge for a swift, diplomatic resolution that averts further human loss and infrastructure damage.