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Adding to the international diplomatic chorus, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has also advocated for a ceasefire. As head of Malaysia, Anwar maintains influence across Southeast Asia and has urged both Thailand and Cambodia to halt hostilities. Cambodia has publicly backed Anwar’s peace plan, whereas Thailand has expressed a general agreement in principle, though concrete steps remain forthcoming.
Meanwhile, the conflict has led to a growing humanitarian crisis along the border. Reports from the ground describe harrowing scenes of displacement and destruction. Hundreds of Cambodian nationals have queued to register in makeshift refugee camps, fleeing the escalation that extended into a third day of fighting.