Thailand Frees 18 Cambodian Soldiers After Border Clashes

Thailand has released 18 Cambodian soldiers it detained since July. The soldiers returned to Cambodia on Friday. Their release follows a new ceasefire agreement. This deal aims to stop weeks of deadly fighting along the two nations' shared border. The soldiers were captured during a period of intense clashes. Both sides accused each other of starting the violence in the disputed border area. A Cambodian army spokesperson confirmed the soldiers are now back with their units. The ceasefire is seen as a step toward reducing military tensions between the neighboring countries.