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(MENAFN) Schools in parts of Cambodia and Thailand were shut on Monday as violent clashes along their shared border continued, resulting in at least 40 fatalities and forcing hundreds of thousands of people to flee, according to reports.
Cambodia’s Education Ministry reported that conflict along the frontier has led to the closure of 1,039 schools across six provinces, affecting 9,797 teachers and 242,881 students, as stated by local news outlets.
The Interior Ministry in Cambodia confirmed that two additional civilians were killed, raising the country’s civilian death toll to 15, while 73 others sustained injuries. The ministry also reported that Thai F-16 fighter jets conducted airstrikes inside Cambodian territory, according to official statements.
In Thailand, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that the government has lodged a formal appeal with the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights following the deaths of nine Thai civilians and the closure of over 600 schools and hospitals, according to reports. Heavy fighting continues along the border, with the Thai Air Force reportedly carrying out F-16 strikes on Cambodian military positions.
China has voiced concern over the rising tensions. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Beijing is closely watching developments. "We are deeply saddened by the casualties inflicted on both sides and express heartfelt sympathies. Cambodia and Thailand are and will always be neighbors. Amity and good-neighborliness are invaluable to a country. The top priority now is to stop the fighting and protect civilians," he said during a news briefing.
Guo also urged restraint and de-escalation, stating, "We hope the two sides will, in light of safeguarding peace and stability of the border areas and the interests of the peoples, exercise maximum restraint, take all measures conducive to realizing a ceasefire, and deescalate as soon as possible."
Reports indicate that approximately 700,000 people on both sides of the border have been displaced since the clashes intensified last week.
Cambodia’s Education Ministry reported that conflict along the frontier has led to the closure of 1,039 schools across six provinces, affecting 9,797 teachers and 242,881 students, as stated by local news outlets.
The Interior Ministry in Cambodia confirmed that two additional civilians were killed, raising the country’s civilian death toll to 15, while 73 others sustained injuries. The ministry also reported that Thai F-16 fighter jets conducted airstrikes inside Cambodian territory, according to official statements.
In Thailand, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that the government has lodged a formal appeal with the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights following the deaths of nine Thai civilians and the closure of over 600 schools and hospitals, according to reports. Heavy fighting continues along the border, with the Thai Air Force reportedly carrying out F-16 strikes on Cambodian military positions.
China has voiced concern over the rising tensions. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Beijing is closely watching developments. "We are deeply saddened by the casualties inflicted on both sides and express heartfelt sympathies. Cambodia and Thailand are and will always be neighbors. Amity and good-neighborliness are invaluable to a country. The top priority now is to stop the fighting and protect civilians," he said during a news briefing.
Guo also urged restraint and de-escalation, stating, "We hope the two sides will, in light of safeguarding peace and stability of the border areas and the interests of the peoples, exercise maximum restraint, take all measures conducive to realizing a ceasefire, and deescalate as soon as possible."
Reports indicate that approximately 700,000 people on both sides of the border have been displaced since the clashes intensified last week.
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