Thailand and Cambodia traded accusations Tuesday over whether a US-brokered ceasefire, agreed upon Monday in Malaysia, was holding after five days of deadly border clashes. The Thai military claimed Cambodian forces launched attacks post-midnight, violating the ceasefire, while Cambodia denied any hostilities, asserting full compliance.

The ceasefire, mediated by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim under US pressure, followed intense fighting that killed 35 people and displaced 260,000. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai had committed to an “unconditional” halt. Yet, Thailand’s Major Gen Vithai Laithomya accused Cambodia of “deliberate violations,” citing continued strikes, to which Thai forces responded defensively. Cambodia’s Defence Ministry spokesperson Maly Socheata countered, stating no conflicts occurred post-ceasefire, reflecting their leadership’s resolve.

Signs of calm emerged as some displaced families returned home. Military commanders from both nations are set to meet Tuesday to address the ceasefire terms. The agreement, hailed by Anwar as a “vital first step” toward peace, was backed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who emphasized President Donald Trump’s push for an immediate end to violence.

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The clashes, sparked by a land mine explosion injuring five Thai soldiers, escalated from a May incident where a Cambodian soldier’s death strained bilateral ties. The 800-kilometer border has long been contentious, though previous skirmishes were brief. Trump’s warning of pausing US trade deals with both nations provided a diplomatic off-ramp, but ongoing disputes over the ceasefire’s integrity threaten lasting peace.

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