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Leaders Agree to Renew Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire, Trump Announces

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Washington — President Donald Trump said Friday that Thai and Cambodian leaders agreed to renew a ceasefire after days of deadly clashes threatened a prior truce. Trump posted on Truth Social that he spoke with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, and credited Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for assistance. He said both leaders would “cease all shooting effective this evening” and revert to the original peace accord. Reports cite clashes that killed and displaced civilians and soldiers, and earlier mediation efforts in July and October. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research and reporting.

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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 6 original reports from Fort Bragg Advocate-News, WRAL, The Trentonian, KTEP, Asian News International (ANI) and The Peninsula.

Timeline of Events

July: Reports cite a Malaysia-brokered ceasefire earlier in the year.
October: Some accounts reference an original peace accord signed in Kuala Lumpur.
Late July/period since: Border clashes re-emerged between Thai and Cambodian forces.
Early–mid December: Reports document deadly clashes causing casualties and mass displacement.
December 13: President Trump announced leaders agreed to "cease all shooting" and return to the original accord.

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Who Benefited

Regional leaders and mediators gained diplomatic leverage to de-escalate and prevent further large-scale combat by agreeing to renew the ceasefire.

Who Suffered

Civilians and soldiers along the Thailand-Cambodia border suffered casualties, injuries, large-scale displacement, and urgent humanitarian needs due to recent fighting.

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