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(CNN) — Armed clashes between Thailand and Cambodia continued on Wednesday in defiance of calls from the United States to stop fighting and adhere to a months-old Trump-backed peace deal that now looks on the brink of complete collapse.

At least eight people have been killed since the latest skirmishes began, according to reports from both sides. By Tuesday, the fighting had spread to more points along the disputed border, with accusations of rocket strikes and drone attacks in some areas.

About 400,000 people living along the border that divides the Southeast Asian countries have been evacuated in the latest flare-up.

And Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow hinted the clashes could escalate, telling CNN in a sit-down intervie

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