Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete December 31, 2025 at 06:33 AM

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Thailand released 18 Cambodian soldiers on Wednesday, who were captured in July during deadly border clashes. The release, part of a ceasefire agreement reached on Saturday, was initially delayed due to Thai concerns about alleged ceasefire violations by Cambodia. The handover occurred after Chinese diplomatic pressure to uphold the deal. Tensions along the Thailand-Cambodia border escalated this month, displacing nearly one million people. The release of the soldiers, a key demand of Cambodia, aims to foster mutual trust and confidence. Disagreements over the border's demarcation, dating back over a century, have fueled recent conflicts, including deadly clashes in July that led to a fragile ceasefire brokered by the US, which later collapsed.

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