Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to end the fighting in the border conflict. “Both sides agree to an immediate ceasefire after the signing of this joint declaration,” said a statement from the special committee on border issues of both countries. Accordingly, the agreement applies from 12 p.m. (6 a.m. CET). The agreement applies to all types of weapons and includes attacks on civilian and military targets on both sides.

The conflict between the two countries over territorial claims has been simmering for decades. In October, after new fighting in the summer and an agreed ceasefire, both sides agreed, among other things, to withdraw heavy weapons from the border area and to jointly clear mines.

Since the beginning of December, however, new fighting has broken out at several points along the border. According to authorities, more than 40 people have been killed so far over 900,000 distributed. Both sides blame each otherfor triggering the new clashes, each citing their right to self-defense.

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