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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
UN, December 9 /Xinhua/ — UN Secretary-General António Guterres is concerned about reports of renewed armed clashes between Cambodia and Thailand, including airstrikes and the mobilization of heavy equipment in border areas, his spokesman, Stéphane Dujarric, said on Monday.
The border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand has already resulted in significant civilian casualties, damage to civilian infrastructure and displacement on both sides of the border, the statement said.
The UN chief stressed that both sides must protect civilians and facilitate humanitarian aid, and urged Thailand and Cambodia to exercise restraint and avoid further escalation, Dujarric said.
According to him, the Secretary-General reminded the parties of the need to return to the framework of the Joint Declaration signed on October 26, reaffirm their commitment to the ceasefire, and take de-escalation and confidence-building measures. A. Guterres called on Bangkok and Phnom Penh to fully utilize all dialogue mechanisms to find a lasting solution to the dispute through peaceful means.
“The UN is ready to support all efforts aimed at promoting peace, stability and development in the region,” said S. Dujarric.
Less than two months ago, Thailand and Cambodia signed a peace declaration. However, between Sunday and Monday, border clashes flared up again, with artillery shelling reported in several areas. Residents of several provinces were hastily evacuated.
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