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Trump said he has spoken to Cambodian PM Hun Manet and Thai PM Phumtham Wechayachai and warned them that he would not make trade deals with either if the border conflict continued.
Thailand and Cambodia traded accusations of fresh attacks Saturday as deadly border clashes entered a third day and President Donald Trump joined a chorus of international voices calling for a ceasefire.
Thailand and Cambodia have exchanged accusations over recent clashes at their shared border, resulting in fatalities and displacements. International pressure for a ceasefire is intensifying, with ASEAN urged to mediate.
By Shoon Naing and Artorn Pookasook SISAKET, Thailand (Reuters) -Cambodia and Thailand each said the other had launched artillery attacks across contested border areas early on Sunday, hours after U.S.
Both nations accused each other of starting the military clashes and have downgraded their diplomatic relations since Wednesday. Thailand also sealed all land border crossings with Cambodia.
Thailand bombed Cambodia with F-16 fighter jets on Thursday, as relations between the two countries imploded following clashes on a disputed border near the Emerald Triangle.
SISAKET, Thailand / WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump said today that the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand had agreed to meet immediately to quickly work out a ceasefire, as he sought to broker peace after three days of fighting along their border.