Over 100,000 displaced persons at Thailand-Kambodscha conflict

Over 100,000 displaced persons at Thailand-Kambodscha conflict

Bangkok, Thailand / Phnom Penh, Cambodia - on the controversial border between Thailand and Cambodia, there was a second day on Friday, officials from both countries report. More than a dozen people were killed and over 100,000 civilians evacuated.

driving causes of conflict

The tensions between the two Southeast Asian neighbors have been brewing about controversial sections of their 500 miles (800 kilometers) long land border for months. This border was partially defined by the former colonial rule of France and the proximity to several archaeologically significant religious sites that both countries claim.

fighting in several areas

The fights broke out at 4:30 a.m. on Friday, after Kambodia opened the fire, both with handguns and heavy guns, as Colonel Richa Sooksuwanon, the deputy spokesman for the Thai military, told CNN. The Thai military reacted with artillery shot.

residents may avoid certain areas

The fights took place in two places in the province of Ubon Ratchani and one in the province of Surin. The Thai military warned the public to avoid these areas. Heavy weapons and rocket fire have been reported from the Cambodian side.

military actions and civil dismay

In addition, the military warned that its troops carried out design operations and bodies from the district of Kantharalak affected by the Cambodian missile fire on Thursday.

media reporting and international reactions

Videos published by the Reuters news agency, show Thai artillery that fires. Every shot creates loud explosions and smoke. The fights on Thursday included mutual shooting changes with small weapons and rockets between Thailand, an ally country in the USA, and its smaller neighbor Cambodia.

military measures in Thailand

Thailand used F-16 fighter planes and bombed what it identified as military goals within Cambodia. Both countries also have close relationships with China, which has called for de -escalation together with the USA.

unified military videos

An undated video that was shared by the Thai army shows drones that throw bombs on alleged military destinations in Cambodia. After the shelling, which apparently took place in forested areas, smoke and flames shot up. CNN has not yet been able to verify this video.