Thailand and Cambodia vow to fight on as border clashes kill 13

Thailand and Cambodia vowed to continue fighting on Tuesday as renewed border clashes killed at least 13 people and forced tens of thousands to flee, derailing a US-backed ceasefire that ended deadly combat in July.

Cambodia’s military said nine civilians were killed and 20 wounded in the fighting, while Thailand reported four soldiers killed and 68 wounded since clashes resumed Sunday night.

Senate President Hun Sen vowed Cambodia would carry out a fierce fight against Thailand as a second day of widespread combat drove evacuations along the disputed border on Tuesday.

In a statement posted on Facebook and Telegram, Hun Sen claimed Cambodia had refrained from retaliating on Monday following attacks on Sunday but overnight began firing back at Thai forces.

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