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Trump holds calls on Thailand-Cambodia conflict, White House says
US President Donald Trump calls Thai and Cambodian leaders to ease tensions after Thailand suspends US-brokered ceasefire over alleged landmine dispute. - REUTERS/Filepic
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump sought to help mediate the most recent flare-up in Thailand-Cambodia tensions on Friday, holding calls with representatives from the two nations, a White House official said.
Trump's calls came after Thailand suspended a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal and demanded an apology over allegations that Cambodia laid fresh landmines, which Cambodia denies. Trump also engaged with Malaysia, the White House official said.
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Trump's calls came after Thailand suspended a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal and demanded an apology over allegations that Cambodia laid fresh landmines, which Cambodia denies. Trump also engaged with Malaysia, the White House official said.
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