Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Immediate Ceasefire to End Border Clashes
Thailand and Cambodia have signed an immediate ceasefire agreement to halt weeks of deadly border clashes, effective from December 27, 2025.
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, effective from 12:00 PM local time on December 27, 2025, to end weeks of deadly border clashes. The agreement, signed by both countries' defense ministers, stipulates a halt to all military operations and attacks on civilians and infrastructure.
The ceasefire follows intense negotiations and international pressure, including from the United States, China, and Malaysia. Previous truces had failed to hold, leading to renewed violence that resulted in at least 47 deaths and displaced over a million people.
Under the terms of the agreement, both sides have committed to freezing troop movements and allowing displaced civilians to return home. Additionally, they have agreed to cooperate on demining efforts and combating cybercrime. Thailand has also agreed to repatriate 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July, contingent upon the ceasefire holding for 72 hours.
Despite the agreement, tensions remain high. Reports indicate that Thai airstrikes targeted Cambodian positions as recently as Saturday morning, just hours before the ceasefire took effect. Both nations have accused each other of ceasefire violations in the past, underscoring the fragility of the truce.
The conflict stems from longstanding territorial disputes along the nearly 500-mile border, particularly around ancient temple sites. Previous ceasefires, including one brokered by former U.S. President Donald Trump in October, have been short-lived. The international community continues to monitor the situation closely, urging both sides to adhere to the terms of the ceasefire and seek a lasting peaceful resolution.
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