Dozens killed as border clashes enter third day between Thailand and Cambodia

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Thailand and Cambodia traded accusations of fresh attacks Saturday as deadly border clashes entered a third day and international pressure mounted for a ceasefire.

The fighting has killed at least 33 people and displaced more than 168,000.

Artillery and small arms fire were reported near several border villages, expanding the area of the fighting that flared Thursday after a land mine explosion along the border wounded five Thai soldiers. Cambodian and Thai officials blamed each other for starting the clashes.

Both countries recalled their ambassadors and Thailand closed its border crossings with Cambodia.

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Armed conflict between Cambodia and Thailand continued for a third day Saturday as border clashes have killed dozens and displaced more than 168,000 people.

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Cambodia, Thailand agree to 'immediate and unconditional ceasefire': Malaysian prime minister​

Cambodia and Thailand agreed to an "immediate and unconditional ceasefire," Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Monday.

Anwar led the talks as head of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations regional bloc and said the countries came to an understanding to begin returning to normalcy after what he said were frank discussions, The Associated Press reported.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai agreed to start the ceasefire at midnight local time Tuesday, Anwar said, reading a joint statement.

“This is a vital first step towards de-escalation and the restoration of peace and security,” Anwar said.

Officials from both countries will meet to defuse border tensions, the Malaysian prime minister said. He added that the foreign and defense ministers of his country, Cambodia, and Thailand have been instructed to “develop a detailed mechanism” to implement and monitor the ceasefire.

Cambodia, Thailand agree to 'immediate and unconditional ceasefire': Malaysian prime minister

“This is a vital first step towards de-escalation and the restoration of peace and security,” Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said

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