Thailand releases Cambodian soldiers

TT

Published 05.01

 

Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn, left, shakes hands with his Thai counterpart Sihasak Phuangketkeow during a meeting on Monday. In the middle is Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Photo: Akp Via AP/TT

Thailand has released 18 Cambodian soldiers. The announcement comes just days after the countries signed a new ceasefire agreement.

The release of the soldiers, who were captured by Thailand in July this year, is being done as a show of “goodwill and to build trust,” according to a statement from the Thai Foreign Ministry.

The ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia officially took effect on Saturday after months of unrest. The countries have agreed to two previous ceasefires, both of which have broken down.

At least 47 people have been killed and more than a million have been forced to flee their homes in recent weeks of fighting between the countries.