The truce did not address the root cause of the conflict. A new initiative with a clear enforcement mechanism is needed.
The truce did not address the root cause of the conflict. A new initiative with a clear enforcement mechanism is needed.
By Ronny P Sasmita
Senior international affairs analyst at the Indonesia Strategic and Economics Action Institution.
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Observers say while Asean’s intervention may help cease hostilities for now, sustained engagement is needed to resolve tensions…
The cessation of hostilities will only hold if backed by tangible peacekeeping and efforts to forge a mutually agreeable border…
The meeting comes after the Thai army accused its Cambodian counterpart of violating the truce by launching armed attacks.
Between the neighbours is a gulf of mistrust that has proven near impossible to bridge.
A fragile truce between the Southeast Asian neighbours continues to hold, following five days of deadly border clashes.
Planned talks come as Southeast Asian leaders urge both countries to show 'maximum restraint' and return to dialogue.
