The border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand has escalated, resulting in 32 reported deaths, including civilians and soldiers on both sides. Cambodian officials confirmed additional casualties, while both nations have implemented evacuations, with Cambodia evacuating about 20,000 residents and Thailand over 138,000. Tensions erupted following a landmine incident that injured Thai soldiers, leading to mutual attacks and accusations of initiating fire. Martial law has been declared by Thailand in border districts as the situation deteriorates.
The death toll on both sides now stands at 32, with fears growing of a larger conflict between Cambodia and Thailand as tensions escalate.
Cambodian officials reported that seven additional civilians and five soldiers were confirmed dead amid ongoing clashes, leading to significant casualties on both sides.
A total of about 20,000 Cambodian residents have been evacuated from the northern border with Thailand, while over 138,000 have fled from Thailand's border regions.
Fighting escalated after a landmine explosion injured five Thai soldiers, prompting direct attacks on each other's territory, with accusations of initiating fire.
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