80K Cambodians flee homes as border row with Thailand enters 4th day

[Starmix]

From the Phnom Penh report, about 80,000 Cambodian villagers have fled their homes for safe refuge as armed clashes between Cambodian and Thai soldiers over disputed border areas have entered a fourth day, a defense ministry spokesperson said on Sunday.

The report said that the number of evacuees in three provinces, namely Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey, and Pursat, has risen to 25,000 families with up to 80,000 people," Cambodian Defense Ministry's Under Secretary of State and Spokesperson, Lieutenant General Maly Socheata, said in a press briefing. She added that a total of 536 schools have been closed, affecting 130,000 students.

The report added that since the armed clashes between Cambodian and Thai soldiers over disputed border areas broke out on Thursday, more than 30 people have been killed from both sides, and more than 100,000 people have been evacuated to safe areas, according to figures provided by the two countries. Both sides have accused each other of violating international law and opening fire first.

Source: PNA (Xinhua)

 

[magnus2022]

Cambodia and Thailand conflict is likely to cause serious economic crisis. Imagine where 80k are displaced, what are they going to be eating, where will they be residing etc. It is likely that the neighboring countries will bear the burden!

 

[Starmix]

It's crucial for these two new warring countries if they continue fighting. Most likely, they will suffer huge losses. It's time for the leaders to set aside their arrogance to settle the cause of their conflicts.