Saturday, April 23, 2011

Thai - Cambodia Border Clashes Continue

Thailand-Cambodia Clashes Continue -- The Hindu

Exchange of gunfire across the Thai-Cambodia border continued on Saturday, each side accusing the other of unveiling a newly-minted aggressive agenda.

In Bangkok, the Foreign Ministry said one Thai soldier was killed, raising the Army's death toll to four in two successive days of fighting. Many Thai soldiers were also said to have sustained injuries. And, a Cambodian military official in Phnom Penh broke down as he announced several deaths on his side.

Cambodia's Ministry of National Defence said “the apparent goal of Thailand's military aggression is to take control over … Tamone and Ta Krabei temples of Cambodia.”

These two temples, located “deep inside the Cambodian territory,” are distinct from the border-temple of Preah Vihear.

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More News On The Border Clashes Between Thailand And Cambodia

Fresh fighting on Thai-Cambodia border kills 4 soldiers -- Yahoo News/Reuters
Cambodia claims Thai used chemical weapon in clash -- Yahoo News/AP
Cambodian commander says Thai troops use cluster bombs, poisonous smoke -- Xinhaunet
Thai-Cambodia fighting disrupts border ties -- Reuters
Thailand and Cambodia clash again along border -- BBC
Troops clash again in disputed area along Thai-Cambodian border -- CNN
3 Cambodian soldiers killed in clashes with Thai troops Saturday -- Xinhaunet

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