WASHINGTON, United States, Jan 9, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The United States on Friday announced some $45 million in aid as it tries to bolster a fragile truce between Thailand and Cambodia. DeSombre said the United States would offer $20 million to help both countries combat drug trafficking and cyber scams, which have become a major concern in Cambodia. He also said the United States would give $15 million to help support people displaced by the recent fighting as well as $10 million for demining. The two sides reached a truce on December 27 after three weeks of fighting, although Thailand accused Cambodia of violating in apparent accidental fire. Cambodia has called on Thailand to pull out its forces from several border areas that Phnom Penh claims as its own.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 09, 2026 20:09 UTC