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Malaysian Premier Anwar Ibrahim announces ceasefire after hosting peace talks between Cambodian, Thai leaders in Kuala Lumpur
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an “immediate” and “unconditional” ceasefire effective from midnight local time, 1700GMT on Monday.
This was announced by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim after hosting peace talks between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai in Kuala Lumpur.
The meeting came after the latest armed conflict along the border began last week, which has resulted in the death of many people, including soldiers, on both sides of the disputed border.
Thai and Cambodian military commanders will hold an official meeting early Tuesday.
Officials from the US and China also attended Monday's meeting.
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