Thailand released 18 Cambodian soldiers detained since July, following a renewed ceasefire agreement between the two nations. The handover, supervised by the ICRC, occurred after weeks of deadly border clashes that killed over 100 people and displaced hundreds of thousands. While Thailand initially delayed the release over alleged ceasefire violations, which Cambodia denied, both countries are now focused on normalizing relations. The release is seen as a goodwill gesture and a step towards peace.