Thai-Cambodia peace deal at risk of collapseーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS
10 people have been killed and around 70 injured since Thailand and Cambodia began exchanging strikes on Monday when the conflict reignited. Thai military officials say they launched air strikes on Cambodan military facilities along the border area on Monday in response to attacks. They say Thai forces also carried out air raids on Tuesday. They said three Tai soldiers were killed and 52 people were wounded. More than 130,000 people on the Thai side of the border have been forced to flee the region. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Tai Mirun is taking a hardline stance. Negotiations are no longer possible from this point on. If Cambodia wants to stop fighting, must comply with the conditions set by Thailand. Cambodia claims Thai forces attack first and its troops have been conducting counter strikes. A Cambodian defense ministry official says seven civilians were killed and 20 people injured. Over 50,000 Cambodians are also evacuating. Prime Minister Hunman argued on social media that if Thailand respects international laws, it must not use military force to attack civilian villages under the pretext of reclaiming its sovereignty. The rising tensions could threaten the peace deal brokered by US President Donald Trump in October. It was signed after the countries exchanged deadly fire in the border area in July. Secretary General of the United Nations Antonio Gutierrez expressed concern over the use of heavy weapons in a statement released on Monday. He urged both parties to exercise restraint and avoid further escalation and to return to the framework of the peace deal. US and Australian foreign and defense chiefs have confirmed they intend to keep moving ahead with the AU security pact. The two countries recognize the growing threat to peace in the Indopacific region with China’s assertiveness in mind. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hexet met with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Defense Minister Richard Mars in Washington on Monday. They confirmed that strengthening the agreement would be in their country’s interests. The US administration said in June that it was rethinking the trilateral pact between Australia, the United Kingdom and the US. The four ministers agreed that US nuclearpowered submarines would be allowed to make visits and conduct maintenance at an Australian Navy base. This comes ahead of the deployment of Australian nuclearpowered attack submarines which has been planned under the pact. India’s largest airline is suffering from a serious pilot shortage that has caused thousands of flights to be cancelled. The trouble began after the government introduced new working regulations. Passengers nationwide on Indigo flights have had their travel plans appended and many say the airline lost their bags. I came to the airport three times today but so far no updates on our luggage. The Indian government says 4,500 domestic flights were cancelled during the week through Monday. Indigo has apologized. It says the problem is due to a shortage of pilots. Last month, the government enacted new rules for pilots and cabin crew. Their mandate longer rest periods and limited night flying hours to address fatigue and safety concerns. A civil aviation official says things are returning to normal, but an industry regulator has ordered Indigo to cut its planned flights by 5%. It also decided to temporarily suspend the new rules to protect passengers. And that wraps up our bulletin. I’m Chola Pansan, a ruler in Bangkok.
December 9 NEWSROOM TOKYO Bangkok Live Lineup:
00:00 Thai-Cambodia peace deal at risk of collapse
01:54 US, Australia embrace AUKUS security pact
02:50 IndiGo blames pilot shortage for canceled flights
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