Monday 25 April 2011

Temples damaged in Thai-Cambodia clashes

Thousands of civilians have fled the border area, seeking refuge from the three days of fighting (Reuters)

Bangkok calls for bilateral talks while Cambodia accuses Thai forces of damaging ancient temples in renewed fighting.

25 Apr 2011
Al Jazeera

The death toll from three days of heavy fighting between Thai and Cambodian troops over a disputed border area has climbed to 12.

Officials on Monday said one soldier had been killed on each side following an exchange of fire in the jungle frontier late on Sunday.

Cambodia also accused Thailand of damaging two ancient temples during the latest clashes, while Thailand accused the Cambodian army of firing artillery shells that did not make it across the border.

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