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Thailand–Cambodia Border Conflict

Twenty Cambodian soldiers captured hours after the ceasefire takes effect

OCCURRED Jul 29 · 12:00 UTCRECORDED 2026-08-31T23:57:57.986Zfact_2wj6bxz9me
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The two governments dispute whether the capture violated the ceasefire.

Cambodia says Thai forces captured 20 Cambodian soldiers in their trenches in Preah Vihear province hours after the ceasefire began, after inviting them to shake hands — an episode Cambodia's Information Minister called 'The Most Dangerous Handshake'. Of the 20, 18 were detained, one was killed and one escaped. Thailand says Cambodia breached the ceasefire first with small-arms and grenade attacks in the Phu Makua area (Sisaket) and that the detention occurred during renewed hostilities initiated by Cambodia.
LOCATION Preah Vihear province, CambodiaACTORS Royal Thai Army, Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, Neth Pheaktra#preah-vihear #detention #ceasefire

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    Clarification on all allegations stated in the letter from the Cambodian Human Rights Committee
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand · mfa.go.th/th/content/clarifications-on-allegations-from-cambodian-hrc-3?cate=685009d3b3a16936e03f0ca3
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    18 Cambodian Soldiers Released after Being Held Captive by Thailand for 155 Days
    Khmer Times · www.khmertimeskh.com/501818697/breaking-news-18-cambodian-soldiers-released-after-being-held-captive-by-thailand-for-155-days-video/

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