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The clashes, triggered by a skirmish in May that resulted in the death of a Cambodian soldier, have spiraled into full-scale hostilities. Both nations blame each other for initiating and escalating the fighting, with each side asserting they acted in self-defense. The toll has been devastating: over 30 people have been killed, including civilians and soldiers, and more than 130,000 civilians have been displaced from their homes.