Thailand and Cambodia agreed to a ceasefire after weeks of deadly border clashes involving heavy weapons. The decision ends 20 days of violence, highlights the cost of conflict, and underlines the importance of dialogue and peace efforts.
Thailand & Cambodia stop fightings, agree to ceasefire
New Delhi: Thailand and Cambodia, two neighbouring countries in Southeast Asia, witnessed serious border clashes over the past few weeks. The violence was the worst seen in many years, involving fighter jets, rocket attacks and heavy artillery, creating fear and instability in the border regions.
On December 27, 2025, both nations agreed to stop the fighting. The Defence Ministers of Thailand and Cambodia jointly announced a ceasefire, effective from noon. Both sides promised to halt attacks and maintain their current troop positions.
The ceasefire brought an end to nearly 20 days of conflict. Tragically, at least 101 people lost their lives, while more than five lakh civilians were forced to flee their homes in search of safety.
The clashes had restarted in early December after an earlier ceasefire, brokered with the help of the United States in July, collapsed. This development highlights how crucial continuous dialogue and diplomacy are to maintaining long-term peace and preventing future conflicts.
