Thailand and Cambodia Sign New Ceasefire Agreement

Thailand and Cambodia signed a new ceasefire agreement on 27 December to end the recent border conflict, following three-day talks among military officials. The conflict reignited in early December following a breakdown of the ceasefire signed in July that stopped the earlier border clashes. The recent escalation has resulted in over 100 fatalities and the displacement of approximately 500,000 civilians. The agreement mandates a halt in military movements, repatriation of soldiers and resumption of previous border demarcation measures. The ceasefire remains critical for restoring regional stability and essential cross-border trade operations.