Thailand, Cambodia reach truce

ASEAN neighbors decide to end conflict after five days of fighting along border

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia — Thailand and Cambodia's leaders agreed to an "unconditional" ceasefire on Monday, after five days of combat along their border that has killed at least 36 people.

Reading a joint statement from the leaders of both countries after peace talks, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said they had agreed on a ceasefire with effect from midnight on Monday.

Anwar, who chaired the talks as head of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations regional bloc, said both sides have reached a common understanding to take steps to restore normalcy following what he called frank discussions.