Al Jazeera crew takes cover from Thailand-Cambodia artillery duel

On December 12, 2025, an Al Jazeera crew, led by Rob McBride, was filming with the Thai military near the Thailand-Cambodia border when an artillery duel erupted between Thai and Cambodian forces. The crew was forced to take cover during the exchange. The fighting between the two countries has resulted in at least 20 deaths. Approximately half a million people have been displaced from their homes due to the ongoing conflict. The reason for the escalated conflict was not mentioned in the article.