The clashes continue with the high number of deaths and the displacement of thousands

The fighting between Thailand and Cambodia entered the second day on Friday, killing at least 16 people and displacing tens of thousands, as world leaders call for a ceasefire.

Intensive fighting erupted on a disputed border on Thursday, which represents a major escalation of the conflict between the Southeast Asian neighbors, which dates back more than a century.

In Thailand, the clashes were injured in the provinces of Ubon Rathatethi and Surin, wounding dozens and explained more than 100,000 civilians. About 1,500 families were evacuated in Udar Menchi Province in Cambodia.

Prime Minister in Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim says he has appealed to the leaders of both countries for an immediate ceasefire.

Anwar, who heads the Association of Southeast Asian or Asian countries, wrote on Facebook: “I welcome the positive signs and the desire that Bangkok and Bennum Bennah have shown to look at this path forward,” on Facebook.

Thailand says 14 civilians and one soldier have been killed so far. Cambodia’s regional photo photographers said that at least one civilian in Oddar Meanchey was killed.

The United States also called for “an immediate stopping of hostility, protecting civilians and a peaceful solution to the conflict.”

“We are very concerned about the escalating violence along the borders of Thailand Cambodia, and their grief from reports of harm to civilians,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Tommy Begut told a regular press conference.

China, which has political and strategic relations with Cambodia and Thailand, said it is “very concerned” with the conflict and hope for resolving issues through dialogue and consultation.

He also called on Australia, the European Union and France to peace.

The United Nations Security Council is expected to meet on Friday due to the conflict.

In a letter to the council on Thursday, the Cambodia Prime Minister Hun Manit urged to interfere in “stopping the aggression of Thailand”.

Thailand and Cambodia were accused of launching the first shots on Thursday.

Thailand claims that the clash began with the deployment of drones in Cambodia to conduct monitoring of the Thai forces near the border.

Cambodia says that Thai soldiers started the conflict when they violated a previous agreement by applying to the Khmer-Hindo Temple near the border.

The dispute between the two countries dates back more than a hundred years, when the borders of the two countries were drawn after the French occupation of Cambodia.

There were intermittent clashes over the years that witnessed soldiers and civilians killed on both sides.

Recent tensions increased in May after the Kambudi soldier was killed in a clash. This bilateral relationship has decreased with the lowest point in more than a decade.