Wednesday, 16 July 2008

Cambodia says more Thai soldiers cross border

The Srandard
Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Cambodian officials said more Thai troops crossed into their country's territory today in the second day of alleged incursions amid tensions over disputed border land near a historic temple.

Thai officials have denied any incursion, saying the troops are deploying on what was clearly Thai territory to protect their country's sovereignty.

However, a senior Thai military source said about 200 Thai troops were inside what he called "disputed border territory.''

The latest confrontation came after UNESCO declared Preah Vihear - which is at the center of a long-standing border quarrel between the neighbors - a World Heritage site last week.

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