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Cambodia accuses Thailand of occupying its land through de-mining operation
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-10-16 22:51 In July, tensions ran high after the ancient Preah Vihear Temple was awarded world heritage status by UNESCO, angering nationalists in Thailand who still claim ownership of the site. The tension later turned into a military stalemate, in which up to 1,000 Cambodian and Thai troops faced off for six weeks. Bilateral talks to discuss withdrawing troops from around the temple were postponed late August amid political turmoil in Thailand. In early October, at least one Cambodian soldier and two Thai troops were wounded during sporadic exchange of gunfire and two other Thai soldiers were seriously injured after stepping on a landmine at the border area. |
