Death roll rises as renewed hostilities flare along Thai-Cambodia border

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 9, 2025 at 09:12 AM

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Renewed clashes along the disputed Thailand-Cambodia border have escalated, with both sides trading blame and pledging to continue fighting as of December 9, 2025. The fighting, which began on Sunday night, has resulted in civilian and military casualties on both sides, with Cambodia reporting nine civilian deaths and Thailand reporting three soldier deaths. Tens of thousands of people have been displaced from their homes. The renewed hostilities follow a period of uneasy peace since clashes in July that resulted in numerous deaths and displacement, and a suspended ceasefire pact after a landmine incident. Both countries claim they are acting in self-defense, with Cambodia stating they are "forced to fight back to defend its territory," while Thailand accuses Cambodia of initiating attacks.

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