Thailand-Cambodia border dispute
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Cambodia and Thailand have exchanged accusations of artillery attacks, jeopardizing a potential ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump. The renewed fighting follows days of intense clashes that have resulted in over 30 deaths and the displacement of 200,
Thailand and Cambodia clashed for a fourth day on Sunday, despite US President Donald Trump warning them they are risking potential trade deals with the US. The US president said on Saturday the leaders of the two countries had agreed to meet to negotiate a ceasefire.
Thailand, bound to America by a treaty from 1954, appears so far to have the upper hand against Cambodia after air strikes by American-made F16 fighters. Undaunted, however, the Cambodians, armed with Chinese-made rifles,
Tensions have bubbled between the two neighbors for months, flaring on Thursday as Cambodia and Thailand exchanged fire.