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Cambodia Seeks UN Intervention in Thailand Border Tensions

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has urgently requested a United Nations-led emergency meeting to address escalating military clashes along the Thailand-Cambodia border, according to an official government statement released Thursday. The move comes amid reports of renewed skirmishes near disputed temple complexes that have historically fueled tensions between the two Southeast Asian neighbors.

Analysts suggest the appeal to international diplomacy signals Phnom Penh's growing concern over the conflict's potential to destabilize regional trade routes. "This border area serves as a critical corridor for ASEAN economic integration," noted geopolitical researcher Dr. Sotheara Chhim. "Prolonged hostilities could impact cross-border supply chains affecting agriculture and tourism sectors."

The development holds significance for global investors monitoring Southeast Asia's growth markets, particularly in energy and infrastructure projects near conflict zones. Meanwhile, Cambodian diaspora communities worldwide have expressed anxiety over the safety of relatives in border provinces.

UN Security Council members are expected to review the request within 48 hours, though procedural hurdles remain. The Thai government has yet to issue an official response to Cambodia's diplomatic maneuver.

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