Cambodia Says Thailand Still Bombing Despite Trump Ceasefire Claim
Cambodia’s Ministry of Defence says Thailand is still carrying out air strikes inside its territory, contradicting a ceasefire announcement made by US President Donald Trump. The statement comes amid an ongoing flare up in a long running border dispute between the two neighbours. According to the ministry, Thai forces deployed two F 16 fighter jets on Saturday to drop seven bombs on several locations in Cambodian territory. Officials said the strikes hit areas including hotels and bridges in the Thmor Da region of Pursat province, which borders Thailand. Local outlet Khmer Times, citing Cambodia’s Ministry of Information, reported that two hotels and casino structures suffered heavy damage in the attacks. Cambodian authorities said the bombings prove that Thai forces “have not yet ceased their bombing and are still conducting attacks”. These claims emerged only hours after President Trump said Thailand […]