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The Cambodian government described the action as a serious violation of international law, including the United Nations Charter and the ASEAN Charter. They added that the Thai aggression "not only endangers peace and stability along our shared border but also demonstrates utter disregard for regional norms and international legal obligations."

On Thursday, violence broke out on the border between Thailand and Cambodia as long-simmering tensions between the two nations imploded.