Deadly border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia continue
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Cambodian Defense Ministry spokesperson Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata accused Thai forces of escalating the violence with bombardment of Cambodian territory early Sunday, followed by a “large-scale incursion” involving tanks and ground troops in multiple areas.
By Shoon Naing, Chantha Lach and Artorn Pookasook SISAKET, Thailand/PHNOM PENH (Reuters) -The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia will attend mediation talks over their deadly border conflict in Malaysia on Monday,
The conflict is one of the deadliest clashes ever between the two countries. Thirty-four people have died, and over 165,000 have been displaced.
The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia are expected to travel to Kuala Lumpur on July 28 for mediation. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
A major escalation in fighting between Thailand and Cambodia prompted mass evacuations from border areas Friday.
Acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai accused Cambodia of laying new landmines in the disputed area, resulting in an injury to a Thai soldier.
Both sides said the other had launched further artillery attacks across contested areas. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.