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Trump-brokered ceasefire in trouble as landmine explosion derails Thailand-Cambodia peace deal
Thailand has paused a US-brokered ceasefire with Cambodia after a landmine explosion injured four of its soldiers.
Bangkok's government said it would explain its decision to US President Donald Trump, who was present when the deal was signed last month in Malaysia. Tensions flared between the South East Asian neighbours over the summer when the two sides clashed for five days.
Both nations blame each other for the worst fighting in their recent histories, during which at least 48 people were killed and 300,000 more displaced. Thailand has indefinitely halted implementation of the agreement after a mine exploded along its Cambodian border.
The Thai army said a sergeant had lost his foot, and three others received minor shrapnel injuries, when the mine exploded on Monday in Sisaket province. It accused Cambodia of laying new mines in violation of the truce agreement.
Cambodia has denied responsibility. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nikorndej Balankura said on Tuesday the incident showed "Cambodia's utter lack of sincerity" and called for an apology.
Thailand will now hold off on releasing 18 Cambodian prisoners of war currently held by its military. The explosion was caused by "the remnants of past conflicts.
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