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Renewed fighting between Thailand and Cambodia over a long-standing border dispute has displaced over half a million Cambodians and 400,000 Thais. The conflict, involving heavy weaponry including artillery, tanks, and airstrikes, has resulted in dozens of casualties on both sides. International organizations including China, the EU, the US, ASEAN, and the UN have called for a ceasefire. ASEAN Foreign Ministers are scheduled to meet in Kuala Lumpur to discuss the escalating situation.

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Cambodia-Thailand Border Conflict Displaces Over 900,000; International Pressure Mounts for Ceasefire

Phnom Penh, Cambodia – December 21, 2025 – Escalating border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia have resulted in the displacement of over 900,000 people, according to officials from both countries. The Interior Ministry in Phnom Penh reported that over 518,000 Cambodians have been forced from their homes, seeking refuge from artillery fire, rockets, and aerial bombardments, reportedly carried out by Thai F-16 aircraft. Thailand reports approximately 400,000 of its citizens have been displaced.

The conflict, stemming from a decades-old territorial dispute and the contested demarcation of their 800-kilometer border, reignited earlier this month and has since intensified. The fighting has involved heavy weaponry, including tanks, drones, and artillery fire, resulting in at least 22 deaths in Thailand and 19 in Cambodia.

Both sides have blamed the other for instigating the renewed hostilities and accuse each other of targeting civilian populations.

The international community has expressed grave concern over the escalating situation. China, the European Union, the United States, the United Nations, and the ASEAN regional bloc have all issued calls for an immediate ceasefire. Foreign Ministers of ASEAN nations, including representatives from Cambodia and Thailand, are scheduled to meet in Kuala Lumpur on Monday to discuss the crisis and seek a resolution.

The situation remains tense, with a continued risk of further escalation if diplomatic efforts fail to yield a breakthrough. The humanitarian crisis continues to worsen as displaced populations struggle to access essential resources and safe shelter.

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