Cambodia is seeking Malaysia’s assistance as Asean Chair to help secure the release of 18 Cambodian soldiers detained by Thailand. Ministry of

Cambodia has welcomed the return of two wounded soldiers captured by the Thai army. Their capture came after a ceasefire ended five days of combat over disputed territory.

Long-simmering tensions between Thailand and Cambodia escalated to deadly violence on July 24, setting off five days of military clashes at multiple spots along the roughly 800-kilometer (500 mile) border.