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flag Border tensions between Cambodia and Thailand, fueled by historical disputes and recent violence, persist despite a December ceasefire and U.S.-backed aid.

flag Tensions along the Cambodia-Thailand border have intensified ahead of Thailand’s February 8 elections, with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul calling for a review of outdated 2000 and 2001 border agreements, citing modern surveying technology and international standards. flag The dispute, rooted in colonial-era claims and contested temples like Preah Vihear, has fueled clashes in 2025 resulting in over 100 deaths and half a million displaced. flag A December 27 ceasefire followed the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords, backed by the U.S., which pledged $45 million in aid for border stabilization, de-mining, refugee support, and combating cross-border crime. flag Despite the truce, the situation remains fragile as both nations use border issues to bolster domestic political narratives.

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