Cambodia asked for an immediate ceasefire — unconditionally — and we also call for the peaceful solution of the dispute,” said Cambodia’s ambassador to the UN Chhea Keo following a closed meeting of the Security Council attended by Cambodia and Thailand.
Following border clashes with Thailand, Cambodia announced its acceptance of the ceasefire proposed by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Thailand, however, expressed its positive stance on the ceasefire but requested a postponement of the scheduled date and time.
The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that they would consider the proposal but that they were obligated to protect their sovereignty.
Clashes escalated, particularly over border disputes around the Prasat Ta Muen Thom temple, resulting in the deaths of at least nine civilians and the evacuation of thousands.
Source: Musitem Haber
