The Pope calls for an immediate ceasefire on the border between Thailand and Cambodia

The Pope expressed this Wednesday his “deep sadness” over the “resurgence of the conflict” on the border between Thailand and Cambodia and asked both parties to “immediately cease fire and resume dialogue”.

“I am deeply saddened by the news of the renewed conflict on the border between Thailand and Cambodia. There have been casualties among the civilian population and thousands of people have had to leave their homes,” said Leo XIV at the end of his general audience on Wednesdays. The pontiff declared his closeness in the prayer “to these beloved peoples” and asked the parties “to immediately cease fire and resume dialogue”. You can also read: Puerto Rico will receive over $5 million to strengthen maternal and child health services At least 13 people have died and more than 100 have been injured in the military clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, amid an escalation that continues this Wednesday between the Armies of both countries, who are disputing control of territories on the shared border. In Cambodia, the total number of civilian deaths rose from seven to nine, while 46 injuries and 127,133 evacuees have been recorded. In Thailand, at least 68 people were injured and more than 400,000 citizens have had to leave their homes. The new clashes began last Sunday at several points on the border of some 820 kilometers shared by both countries and escalated on Monday with air operations perpetrated by Thailand. Both governments exchange accusations about who started the clashes and their armies continue firing on military targets.