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Clashes Erupt as Cambodia Accuses Thailand of Annexation

1/3/2026

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Cambodia accuses Thailand of illegally annexing the border village of Chouk Chey after clashes linked to colonial-era demarcations.
On January 2, Cambodia's Information Minister said Thai forces took control after a truce ended three weeks of fighting that displaced about one million people.
Cambodia's foreign ministry demanded the withdrawal of Thai military personnel from Cambodian territory.
The Thai army denied the claims, stating its presence was in areas historically belonging to Thailand.

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Cambodia accuses Thailand of illegally annexing the border village of Chouk Chey after clashes linked to colonial-era demarcations.
On January 2, Cambodia's Information Minister said Thai forces took control after a truce ended three weeks of fighting that displaced about one million people.
Cambodia's foreign ministry demanded the withdrawal of Thai military personnel from Cambodian territory.
The Thai army denied the claims, stating its presence was in areas historically belonging to Thailand.