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Fighting Continues on Thailand–Cambodia Border as Death Toll Tops 15

Cross-border bombardments have uprooted over 130,000 residents; both capitals expelled each other’s diplomats and called for a UN Security Council meeting.

Unos 40.000 civiles fueron evacuados de la zona fronteriza por la escalada militar
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Tailandia lanzó ataques aéreos contra objetivos militares camboyanos el 24 de julio mientras Camboya disparaba cohetes y artillería, matando al menos a 11 civiles, en una dramática escalada de una larga disputa fronteriza entre los dos vecinos

Overview

  • Intense fighting entered a second day Friday with artillery, rockets and Thai F-16 strikes reported across a dozen border sectors.
  • Thailand and Cambodia report at least 15 fatalities, including civilians and soldiers, amid conflicting claims over which side opened fire.
  • More than 130,000 civilians have been evacuated from Surin, Sisaket, Buriram and Ubon Ratchathani into temporary shelters.
  • Both militaries accuse the other of initiating the attacks and frame their responses as self-defense over disputed temple territory.
  • Cambodia has asked the UN Security Council to convene an emergency meeting; China, the EU and ASEAN leaders have urged de-escalation and dialogue.