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On 7 August, a General Border Committee meeting was held in Kuala Lumpur, at which the two sides agreed to a 13-point agreement that included the cessation of all hostilities, avoidance of military provocation, protection of civilians and the maintenance of bilateral communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monitors from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and diplomats from other nations have made inspection visits to the border.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thailand returned two injured Cambodian soldiers but retained a further 18 in captivity. Four Thai soldiers were injured by landmines in the disputed border area. 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