After days of intense fighting along their disputed border, Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an 'immediate and unconditional' ceasefire, following diplomatic pressure from the US, Malaysia, and China. The conflict, rooted in a long-standing territorial dispute over ancient temples and border demarcations, has killed at least 36 people and displaced over 260,000. Both sides have accused each other of violating the truce, raising doubts about its durability. The crisis has exposed the limitations of ASEAN's ability to mediate regional conflicts and highlighted the influence of external powers like the US and China. While the ceasefire offers temporary relief, deep-seated political and historical tensions threaten to reignite violence.
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