Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet hailed the ceasefire as a “brilliant result” and thanked Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for

Despite ceding power to his son in 2023, Cambodia's former prime minister Hun Sen has continued to dominate the country's domestic and foreign policy. The most recent border conflict with Thailand

Ceasefire talks between Cambodia and Thailand were underway in Malaysia on Monday after days of deadly clashes on their disputed border sent civilians scrambling for safety and relations between the two neighbors cratering.

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet has backed Malaysia's initiative for a ceasefire with Thailand amidst their severe decade-long conflict. Despite initial Malaysian support, Thailand later withdrew.

The truce, which was signed in Malaysia, was supposed to come into force at midnight, bringing an end to cross-border clashes that have killed at least 41 people and displaced thousands. View on euron

Of course, trouble at the 508-mile (817 km) shared border is nothing new. For over a century, Thailand and Cambodia have contested sovereignty at various undemarcated points in the thick jungle punctuated with culturally-significant temples albeit with scant strategic or economic value.

Fighting continues along the border between Thailand and Cambodia on July 24, at key conflict points: Ta Mone Thom Temple, Ta Krabey Temple, the Mom Bei area and near Preah Vihear Temple.