Violent clashes between Thai and Cambodian forces along their disputed 800-km border escalated on Thursday, leaving at least 14 dead, mostly civilians, and displacing over 100,000 people. The conflict, marked by small arms fire, artillery, rockets, and Thai F-16 airstrikes, resumed Friday morning near the Ta Muen Thom temple, intensifying a decades-long territorial dispute.

The fighting, which erupted in at least six areas, was triggered by a Wednesday landmine explosion that injured five Thai soldiers, prompting Bangkok to recall its ambassador and expel Cambodia’s envoy. Both nations accuse each other of initiating the violence, with Thailand alleging Cambodian rocket attacks on civilian areas, including a hospital, and Cambodia claiming self-defense against Thai incursions.

Thailand’s Public Health Ministry reported 13 civilians, including an 8-year-old boy, and one soldier killed, with 14 soldiers and 32 civilians injured. Cambodia’s Oddar Meanchey official, Gen. Khov Ly, confirmed four civilian injuries and over 4,000 displaced.

Also Read: Israeli Airstrikes and Shootings Kill 35 in Gaza Amid Ceasefire Efforts

Thai authorities sealed border crossings and urged citizens to leave Cambodia, while Cambodia recalled embassy staff from Bangkok. The Thai air force conducted two F-16 strikes on Cambodian military targets, which Cambodia claims hit a road near the UNESCO-listed Preah Vihear temple, prompting threats of legal action.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet requested an urgent U.N. Security Council meeting, accusing Thailand of “unprovoked aggression.” The council scheduled a closed session for Friday afternoon. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and regional leaders, including Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim, urged restraint and dialogue.

The conflict, rooted in colonial-era border demarcations, has flared periodically, with a 2011 clash killing 20. Tensions escalated since May, when a Cambodian soldier died in a skirmish. Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces domestic backlash over a leaked call with Cambodia’s Hun Sen, contributing to her suspension.

As evacuees seek shelter in Surin and Oddar Meanchey, both sides brace for further hostilities, with no immediate resolution in sight.

Also Read: Monsoon Session: Operation Sindhu Rescues Thousands Amid Conflict