Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire after weeks of deadly clashes
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Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, effective Saturday at noon local time, after nearly three weeks of deadly clashes along their border. The agreement, announced in a joint statement by both countries' defense ministers, aims to freeze current front lines and allow displaced civilians to return home. The ceasefire follows days of talks, with diplomatic support from China and the US. As part of the agreement, Thailand will release 18 Cambodian soldiers after the ceasefire holds for 72 hours. The agreement prioritizes the return of displaced people and the removal of landmines. Thailand's defense minister stated the ceasefire is a test of Cambodia's sincerity, reserving Thailand's right to self-defense if violated.
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