Overview

• A Malaysia-brokered ceasefire took effect at midnight on July 29 under ASEAN auspices and was endorsed by the United States and China.
• The Thai army accused Cambodian forces of opening fire in Phu Makua and Sam Taet hours after the truce began, while Phnom Penh’s defense ministry insists no breaches occurred.
• Local commanders from both armies have met along the border to investigate alleged violations and prevent further clashes.
• Frontline clashes since July 23 have killed at least 42 people and forced roughly 300,000 civilians to flee their homes.
• A joint committee is scheduled to convene in Phnom Penh on August 4 to monitor compliance and pursue a durable de-escalation.