Friday, February 4, 2011

Heavy Military Clashes Between Thai And Cambodian Troops Reported

A house burns in a Thai village near a 11th-century Preah Vihear temple at the border between Thailand and Cambodia, February 4, 2011. REUTERS/Stringer

Thailand, Cambodia Border Fighting Breaks Out Amid Tensions -- Voice of America

Thai and Cambodian soldiers have exchanged gunfire along their shared border and there are reports of fewer than 10 casualties among the two armies.

Thai and Cambodian troops exchanged fire Friday afternoon with both sides blaming the other for starting the fighting.

Gunfire and artillery shelling could be heard and civilians were evacuated from the area.

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More News On Military Clashes Between Thai And Cambodian Troops

Thai, Cambodian troops in deadly clash near temple -- Reuters
'Two dead' in Thai-Cambodia military border clash -- BBC
Clashes break out on Thai-Cambodian border -- Xinhuanet
Cambodia-Thai border dispute flares up -- Financial Times
Thai army chief seeks end to Cambodia border clash -- Reuters
Thais hurt, border fighting continues -- Bangkok Post

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