Reference News Network, December 14 report. According to the website of Singapore's Straits Times on December 14, after Thai acting Prime Minister Anutin stated that he would not stop military actions against Cambodia, the White House said that President Trump "will hold anyone accountable as needed."
The report cited Reuters news agency, which said that Anutin had a phone call with Trump on the evening of December 12. Subsequently, Thailand continued to deploy fighter jets to attack Cambodian targets. Anutin also stated that there would be no ceasefire, saying: "Military operations will continue until our territory and people are no longer threatened."
In response, a White House spokesperson issued a statement saying: "The president has asked all parties to fully fulfill the commitments they made when signing these agreements. He will hold anyone accountable as needed to stop the killing and ensure lasting peace."
ASEAN rotating chair, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar posted on Facebook on December 13, urging Thailand and Cambodia to "stop any further military actions."
Thai Foreign Minister Sisarat said at a press conference that Thailand would cooperate with the ASEAN observation team, but any ceasefire arrangement must be reached through negotiations. He said: "We cannot declare a ceasefire while fighting is still ongoing."
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