Thailand and Cambodia have begun withdrawing heavy weapons and conducting de-mining operations along their contested border as part of steps to de-escalate tensions following last week’s signing of an extended truce, Thai officials said on Monday.

The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia signed an enhanced ceasefire deal last week in Kuala Lumpur in the presence of the U.S.

President Donald Trump, three months after border tensions between the two countries exploded into a deadly five-day conflict.

Government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said Thailand would not release 18 Cambodian soldiers it has held since the conflict or reopen border checkpoints until it assessed that Cambodia was adhering to the agreement.

De-Mining Operations Underway

Rear Admiral Surasant Kongsiri, a Thai de

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