Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 08:35am on 26 Jul 2025,Saturday International
Cambodia has called for an unconditional ceasefire with Thailand following two days of intense border clashes that left at least 32 dead and displaced over 196,000 people. Fighting erupted near the disputed Preah Vihear temple, involving jets, artillery, and ground troops. Cambodia’s UN envoy Chhea Keo questioned Thailand’s claim that Cambodia initiated the conflict, citing its limited military capacity. Thailand imposed martial law in eight districts and accused Cambodia of targeting civilian infrastructure. The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting, urging restraint and diplomacy. Malaysia offered to mediate. The conflict revives a century-old territorial dispute, last flaring violently in 2011. (PC: Al Jazeera & Time Magazine)
