Trump urges Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire as border collisions kill 33
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president Donald Trump On Saturday, he spoke with Cambodia and Thai leaders, urging a ceasefire, adding that the US will not return to the “trading table” with Southeast Asian countries until combat ceases.
“I made a very good call with the Cambodian Prime Minister and let him know my argument. Thailand andand its acting prime minister,” Trump wrote on True Social Saturday while in Scotland as part of a five-day trip to the UK.
“Both parties are looking for an immediate ceasefire and peace. They are also looking to return to the “trading table” with the United States.
The president agreed that Cambodia and Thailand would soon meet, saying, “Speed up the ceasefire and ultimately peace! It was an honor to deal with both countries. They have had history and culture for many years.
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Thai military mobile units will fire at Cambodia after Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy guns on Friday. (Reuters/Attet perawongmetha)
The border conflict between the two countries continued on Saturday’s third day, killing at least 33 people and expelling 168,000 people.
Tensions flareed on Thursday After landmines at the border wounded five Thai soldiers, the two countries denounced each other for the battle.
Thailand closed its border with Cambodia, and both countries recall the ambassadors.
On Saturday, Cambodia said 12 more people had been killed, while Thai authorities said soldiers had been killed.
Buddhist monk k is sitting next to a dog at a Thai bomb shelter on Friday. (Reuters/Attet perawongmetha)
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The UN Security Council is also calling for a break from the battle, with Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangin Ponsa saying the Association of Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN) has called for a peaceful resolution.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the current chairman of ASEAN, said Thai and Cambodia leaders are accepting a ceasefire.
“Thailand reaffirms its commitment to peacefully resolve the conflict in accordance with international law,” Sangin Ponsa said on Saturday, urging Cambodia to “return to the negotiation table in good faith and in good faith.”
People will gather on Saturday to receive donated water supplies at the Batthkao Elementary School camp in Cambodia. (Reuters/Sovet Yarn)
However, he said Cambodia should stop fighting before Thailand considers a ceasefire.
However, Cambodia’s Ministry of Defense on Saturday condemned what was called “unprovoked, planned assault” after five heavy shells were fired into Cambodia province.
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“Neither Thailand nor Cambodia appears to be paying attention to international humanitarian law at a significant cost to civilians,” John Shifton, Asian Advocacy Director at Human Rights Watch, said in a statement. “Ongoing diplomatic efforts should prioritize the protection of civilians and private infrastructure.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.