{"id":408,"date":"2025-12-29T11:40:05","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T11:40:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/al-ahwaz.com\/?p=408"},"modified":"2025-12-29T11:40:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T11:40:05","slug":"thailand-says-cambodia-broke-recently-signed-peace-agreement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/al-ahwaz.com\/?p=408","title":{"rendered":"Thailand Says Cambodia Broke Recently Signed Peace Agreement","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"
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Thailand<\/a><\/strong> armed forces stated on Monday that Cambodia may have violated a recently signed ceasefire agreement, just days after weeks of clashes along their shared border eased through diplomatic talks.<\/p>\n

The Royal Thai Army<\/strong><\/a> reported that surveillance systems detected more than 250 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)<\/strong> entering Thai-monitored airspace from the Cambodian side on Sunday night. Thai officials described the incident as inconsistent with the commitments both nations agreed upon earlier this weekend.<\/p>\n

Ceasefire Agreement Reached After Weeks of Conflict<\/h4>\n

The truce was formalized after several rounds of negotiations, supported by diplomatic encouragement from China and the United States. The agreement, which began at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday<\/strong>, required both countries to:<\/p>\n

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    maintain current front-line positions,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    avoid sending additional troops or equipment,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    pause reinforcements,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    and allow civilians displaced from border areas to return safely.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Officials previously described the agreement as a major step toward reducing tensions after a prolonged period of instability that displaced large numbers of families near the border<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Thailand Reconsiders Detained Soldier Release<\/h4>\n

    Thailand also indicated that it is reviewing the planned release of 18 Cambodian soldiers<\/strong> detained since July 2025. The Thai Army stated that continued airspace activity could delay or alter that decision.<\/p>\n

    A separate notice mentioned that Thailand may also reassess the potential release of 18 soldiers if security violations continue<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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    \u201cIf actions that challenge national sovereignty persist, Thailand will be required to respond accordingly,\u201d the army said in a formal press statement.<\/p>\n

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    No Response From Cambodian Authorities Yet<\/h4>\n

    Cambodia has not issued an official comment on the allegations at the time of publication.<\/p>\n

    Long-Standing Historical Dispute<\/h4>\n

    The territorial and diplomatic friction between Thailand and Cambodia is not new. The rivalry dates back more than 100 years<\/strong>, involving disputed cultural sites, border demarcation disagreements, and periodic military confrontations.<\/p>\n

    Recent tensions escalated earlier this year after a clash in May 2025 that resulted in the loss of a Cambodian soldier<\/strong>, driving diplomatic relations to one of their lowest points in the past decade.<\/p>\n

    In October 2025, both sides signed another truce, but it unraveled in December after renewed clashes \u2014 with both nations exchanging blame for the breakdown.<\/p>\n

    Global Diplomacy Continues Amid Regional Concerns<\/h4>\n

    The UAV incident occurred only hours after China\u2019s Foreign Minister Wang Yi praised the ceasefire as \u201chard-won,\u201d<\/strong> and President Donald Trump expressed optimism about a peaceful outcome during talks in Florida.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Diplomatic officials from both China and the US have previously stressed that regional agreements must focus on stability, civilian safety, and preventing further escalation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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