Cambodia has called for an immediate ceasefire with Thailand, after two
days of cross-border fighting between the two South East Asian
neighbours.
Cambodia's ambassador to the United Nations, Chhea Keo, said his
country asked for a truce unconditionally, adding that Phnom Penh also
wanted a peaceful solution of the dispute.
Thailand has not publicly commented on the ceasefire proposal. It earlier
declared martial law in eight districts bordering Cambodia.
At least 16 people have been killed and tens of thousands displaced in both
countries, who accuse each other of firing the first shots on Thursday.
Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Friday
warned that the clashes could move towards war.
He said the fighting now included heavy weapons and had spread to 12
locations along the border.
Thailand also accused Cambodia of firing into civilian areas and
evacuated all villages deemed to be within the radius of its rockets.
Cambodia, for its part, accused Thailand of using cluster munitions.
Cluster munitions are banned in much of the world because of their
indiscriminate effect on civilian populations.
