The closed doors session at the UN headquarters responds to an urgent request from Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, who called for international intervention.
Fighting erupted this week in disputed border areas between Cambodia’s Preah Vihear and Oddar Meanchey provinces.
Cambodian authorities accused Thailand of launching unprovoked attacks with heavy weapons, including air raids.
Tensions between the two countries have escalated since May 28, when their troops clashed on the border, despite diplomatic attempts to contain the situation.
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