Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia over a number of sacred holy sites that sit on their shared border has been in the news over the past week. It’s the latest flare up of violence in a dispute that’s been going on for more than a century… So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at the history of the conflict, the events of the past week, and the push to resolve it.

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Reading: If you’d like to learn more about the political elements of the conflict, this article in The Guardian is a good deep dive into those…

Reading: If you’re a lucky duck with travel plans that involve Thailand or Cambodia, the Aussie Government’s Smart Traveller website is a good one to keep an eye on. There are currently warnings in place to give that border area a wide berth due to risks of military action and landmines.

Email us: We’re planning a fresh episode of Ask the Squiz, so we’re putting the call out for your questions about the news… If you’ve got anything you’d like explained by Claire and Andrew, please get in touch with us at hello@thesquiz.com.au - we love getting your questions.

Squiz Shortcuts: The border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia