Trump calls Thailand, Cambodia after new clashes, says White House
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People carrying the coffin of a civilian killed along the Cambodia-Thailand border, amid accusations from both sides on Nov 12 of fresh clashes.
PHOTO: AFP
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- Trump called Thailand and Cambodia to reinforce the peace deal he brokered after renewed clashes occurred.
- Thailand suspended the deal after a landmine blast and both countries accused each other of new clashes.
- Malaysia is also involved in mediating the conflict and Trump co-signed the deal in Kuala Lumpur.
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WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump called Thailand and Cambodia on Nov 14 to bolster the peace deal he brokered after fresh clashes erupted between the South-east Asian neighbours, White House said.
Mr Trump co-signed a truce between the two countries
But Thailand suspended the deal traded accusations of new clashes
“President Trump held calls with Thailand and Cambodia, in an effort to mediate the most recent conflict,” the White House said in a statement.
“He engaged with Malaysia as well to help end the violence.”
Malaysia has been acting as a broker in ending the conflict and Mr Trump co-signed the deal in Kuala Lumpur.
Five days of combat erupted
Thailand and Cambodia have a dispute over parts of their border dating back more than a century, but July’s fighting was sparked by Thailand’s claims that Cambodia planted landmines that wounded its troops. AFP
