Trump mediates Cambodia-Thailand conflict, demands cease-fire after days of deadly clashes

President Trump has begun mediating the deadly conflict between Cambodia and Thailand over a border dispute and demanded that the two sides reach a ceasefire to avert a full-blown war.

President Trump has begun mediating the deadly conflict between Cambodia and Thailand over a border dispute.Yuri Gripas – Pool via CNP / MEGA
Trump said he already held a call with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet (above) on Saturday.AFP via Getty Images
President Trump is also planning to speak with Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai (above) in an effort to broker peace.AP
A 7-11 convenience store was damaged by a fire caused by Cambodian artillery in the Thai border province of Sisaket.AFP via Getty Images
Cambodian soldiers carry the body of a victim from a pagoda that was damaged by Thai artillery.AFP via Getty Images
Clashes between Cambodia and Thailand erupted on Thursday over border disputes.AFP via Getty Images

“And I have told them so!” he added. “I am trying to simplify a complex situation! Many people are being killed in this War, but it very much reminds me of the Conflict between Pakistan and India, which was brought to a successful halt.”

Clashes between Cambodia and Thailand erupted on Thursday over the border between the two countries.

 

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