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A Cambodian woman performed a traditional dance at a rally in Australia as her countrymen protested against the ongoing clashes with Thailand.

Footage shows the green-clad dancer waving her hands as she performed barefoot in front of the Parliament of Victoria in East Melbourne, on July 27.

Cambodian expats had gathered at the government building, carrying flags and singing Cambodian songs as they called for an end to the conflict with neighbouring Thailand.

Cambodian media reported that similar protests were also held in New Zealand, South Korea, the United States, and several European countries.

A bloody military confrontation flared in long-disputed border areas as Thailand and Cambodia accused each other of instigating the violence on July 24.

The Thai army claimed the clash began when six armed Cambodian soldiers approached a Thai outpost after a drone was heard near a disputed Khmer temple, which has been occupied by Thailand for decades. Thai troops said they shouted warnings and claimed the Cambodians opened fire first.

However, Cambodia's Defence Ministry accused Thailand of provoking the violence, saying its forces acted in self-defence.

Officials said at least 43 people have been killed and more than 300,000 displaced on both sides of the border.

Both sides have reached a truce at midnight on Monday, following talks facilitated by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

He said: 'This is a vital first step toward de-escalation and the restoration of peace and security.'

US President Donald Trump had earlier threatened to pause trade deals with both countries if clashes continued.

He said after the ceasefire was forged: 'By ending this War, we have saved thousands of lives ... I have now ended many Wars in just six months — I am proud to be the President of PEACE!'

However, Thai authorities accused Cambodia of allegedly violating the armistice, claiming Khmer soldiers were firing into Thai territory until Wednesday morning.

Thai government spokesman Jirayu Huangsab said the Thai army has 'maintained control of the situation' and the general conditions along the border were 'normal'.

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