Afghanistan, Dec. 31 -- Eighteen Cambodian soldiers captured by Thai forces during July border clashes have been released following a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia.
18 Cambodian soldiers captured by Thai forces during border clashes in July have been released. The soldiers were freed following a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, according to Agence France-Presse.
Cambodia's information minister confirmed on Wednesday that the soldiers had safely returned to Cambodian territory. He said the release was part of confidence-building measures after weeks of heightened military tension.
The soldiers were detained during fighting along disputed border areas, where clashes erupted earlier this year. Their cap...