Cambodia calls for ceasefire during UN Security Council meeting

Cambodia called for an immediate ceasefire during a closed-door meeting of the UN Security Council, convened in connection with the escalation of Cambodia's border conflict with Thailand. This was announced by the Reuters news agency on Friday, July 25.

According to the country's permanent representative to the UN, Keo Chhea, Cambodia called for a cease-fire, and members of the Security Council have repeatedly appealed to the parties to the conflict with calls for restraint.

"Cambodia has called for an immediate ceasefire," Keo Chhea told reporters.

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Earlier in the day, Reuters reported that the escalation of the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia could lead to the outbreak of war. New clashes between Thailand and Cambodia were also reported. As a result of the mutual attacks, 15 people were killed.

On July 24, an armed clash took place on the disputed border between Thailand and Cambodia. It is noted that the military of both sides accused each other of firing the first shots.

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