After days of border clashes that killed at least 41 people and displaced over 260,000, Thailand and Cambodia have reaffirmed their ceasefire. The reaffirmation occurred during a China-brokered meeting in Shanghai.

The truce, initially agreed in Malaysia to take effect on 28th July, was quickly tested. This happened when Thailand accused Cambodia of fresh attacks on 29th July. Cambodia denied firing, but exchanges of gunfire continued into 30th July. As a result, Thailand called it a violation of the agreement.

Despite the tensions, both sides recommitted to halting hostilities in a meeting with Chinese Vice Minister Sun Weidong. China hailed the talks as its latest diplomatic push to defuse the border dispute.

The ceasefire deal was originally reached with ASEAN mediation and US backing, with Washington pledging support for monitoring its implementation. Cambodian PM Hun Manet even said former US President Trump congratulated him and offered to join monitoring efforts.

Fighting erupted on 24th July after a landmine blast injured five Thai soldiers, escalating long-running tensions over the 800-km border. Some displaced residents have begun returning home, but many remain in shelters, fearing renewed violence.

Both nations have a history of clashes near disputed areas. One such area is the Ta Muen Thom temple, which has become a flashpoint in recent weeks.

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