According to a recent statement, an agreement has been reached between both parties to halt all military activities, allowing civilians near the disputed border areas to safely return to their homes.

This development follows a series of intense clashes in July that resulted in numerous casualties. The fighting between Cambodia and Thailand was temporarily halted through a truce facilitated by the United States, China, and Malaysia. Unfortunately, this ceasefire was short-lived, breaking down just months later.

The root of the conflict lies in the ownership of certain temple sites, a dispute stemming from ambiguous border lines drawn by Cambodia’s French colonial rulers in 1907. Despite the current ceasefire, these historical boundary issues remain unresolved and will need to be addressed to ensure lasting peace.