Trump urges border conflict to kill 33

president Donald Trump He said on Saturday that he had spoken with leaders in Cambodia and Thailand to urge a ceasefire, adding that the United States will not return to the “trading table” with Southeast Asian countries until the fight stops.

“I just made a good call with the Prime Minister of Cambodia and told him about my discussion With Thailandand its acting prime minister,” Trump wrote in Truth Social Saturday, part of a five-day trip to the UK.

“Both sides are seeking an immediate ceasefire and peace. They also want to return to the ‘trade table’ with the United States, which we think is inappropriate until the battle stops.”

The president said Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to meet immediately and “quickly end the ceasefire and ultimately, peace! It is an honor to deal with both countries. They have a long and long history and culture. They will be together for many years to come.

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The border conflict between the two countries continued on Saturday’s third day, with at least 33 people dead and replacing 168,000.

Tensions broke out Thursday Five Thai soldiers blame each other after landmines on the border were injured.

Thailand has closed its border with Cambodia, and both countries recall the ambassadors.

Cambodia said on Saturday that 12 more people were killed, and Thai authorities said a soldier was killed.

A Buddhist monk sat next to a dog in a Thai bomb shelter on Friday. (Reuters/Athit Perawongmetha)

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The UN Security Council also called for a relegation of the battle, and Thailand’s Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) called for a peaceful solution.

Anwar Ibrahim, current ASEAN chairman, said leaders in Thailand and Cambodia opened a ceasefire.

“Thailand reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful and international law to resolve conflicts,” Sangiampongsa said on Saturday.

People gathered at the water supply donated at the Batko Primary School camp in Cambodia on Saturday. (Reuters/SOVEIT Yarn)

However, Cambodia will need to stop fighting before Thailand considers a ceasefire, he said.

However, Cambodia’s Ministry of Defense on Saturday condemned the so-called “unreasonable and premeditated acts of aggression” after condemning five heavy artillery shells sent into the Cambodian province.

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“Neither Thailand nor Cambodia seem to be focusing on international humanitarian law, which has paid a huge price for civilians,” said John Sifton, Advocacy Director at Human Rights Watch in a statement. “Ongoing diplomatic efforts require priority protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.