Reminds Me of India‑Pakistan Conflict was used by Trump at the very start of his statement, comparing the Cambodia‑Thailand border war to the long‑standing India‑Pakistan tensions
On Saturday, US President Donald Trump asserted that ceasefire negotiations have been instantly agreed to by the governments of Thailand and Cambodia. According to Trump, this war makes me think of the India-Pakistan war, which we were able to end.
The US president stated on social media during his trip to Scotland that he had direct talks with both nations during the three-day border standoff and made it plain that America would not engage in trade with either if the conflict persisted. Trump wrote:
Peace and a ceasefire are urgently desired by both parties. I have had separate conversations with Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai of Thailand and Prime Minister Hun Manet of Cambodia.
Thai Prime Minister Phumtham praised Trump in the meantime and stated that while Thailand is prepared for a truce, Cambodia must also take the matter seriously.
The fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has claimed 33 lives.
On Saturday, the dispute between Thailand and Cambodia over Shiva temples that date back two thousand years persisted. 33 persons have lost their lives in this battle thus far.
The Defence Ministry of Cambodia reports that 13 of its citizens lost their lives in the conflict. There are five troops and eight civilians among them. There were also seventy-one injuries. Twenty Thai nationals have also been killed in the meantime. Six troops and fourteen civilians are among them.
Thailand is accused by Cambodia of attacking on purpose.
Cambodia has claimed that the Thai army is infringing on their sovereignty and accused Thailand of invading on purpose.
Hun Manet, the prime minister of Cambodia, asserted on Saturday that Malaysia mediated a ceasefire agreement between the two nations on the evening of July 24. However, less than an hour after the agreement was reached, Thailand reversed course and pulled out of the agreement.
In the emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, Cambodia has called for an end to the fighting. Thailand accused Cambodia of placing landmines along the border at this conference. According to the Thai ambassador, the strikes were started by Cambodia.
The UN demanded a diplomatic resolution.
On Friday, the United Nations Security Council convened an urgent meeting behind closed doors in New York. The 15 nations urged both parties to use restraint and seek a diplomatic solution.
The Indian Embassy in Thailand has issued a travel alert due to the controversy. Indian nationals are urged not to visit seven states close to the border between Thailand and Cambodia.
Thailand is getting ready for additional assaults: Cambodia
For the first time since the start of the conflict, Cambodia has disclosed the number of casualties. The Defence Ministry reports that five troops are among the 13 people who have perished thus far. In the meantime, 21 soldiers were among the 71 injured.
The province of Oddar Meanchey has sustained the most damage. The conflict forced thousands of people to flee to safer areas. In Cambodia, about 35,000 people had to leave their homes. More than 10,000 people have left Preah Vihear, and 22,000 people have left Oddar Meanchey.
Mali Socheta, a spokesman for Thailand’s defence ministry, claimed that Thailand is fostering an environment that will encourage them to launch more attacks against Cambodia. Thailand asserts, for instance, that anti-personnel mines have been placed at the border by Cambodian forces. This was done on purpose to provide a pretext for attacking Cambodia.
Comprehending the temple dispute between Thailand and Cambodia…
Conflicts between the Khmer Empire in Cambodia and the Siam Empire in Thailand have long been a part of both countries’ histories.
Tension over the two nations’ borders existed even under French and British rule, and this resulted in continuous legal and political struggles over ownership of the land surrounding the temples of Preah Vihear and Ta Muen Thom.
An 817-kilometer border was established between Cambodia and France in 1907, when Cambodia was a French colony.
Because the map displayed the Preah Vihear temple in Cambodian territory, Thailand objected.
The Ta Muen Thom temple, which Cambodia claims as its own, was depicted in Thailand.
Among them are Chanthaburi, Sisaket, Buriram, Ubon Ratchathani, Surin, and Trat. In the event of an emergency, people have also been advised to get in touch with the embassy.
