Cambodia, Thailand dispute troop withdrawal

Cambodia claimed that Thai troops had withdrawn from a disputed border area, but Thailand denied the claims maintaining its right to patrol the area.

Tensions over the area near the Preah Vihear temple, proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage site in July, 2008, have heated up lately with both sides threatening armed conflict.

UNESCO added the Preah Vihear temple to its World Heritage list in July 2008 Times Online Cambodia: Thailand withdraws troops from border The Associated Press - 3 hours ago Thai army spokesman Sansern Kaewkumnerd denied the Cambodian claim that Thai troops had withdrawn from the disputed area. "There has been no troop movement ... Cambodia, Thailand set time frame to resolve border disputes Xinhua Cambodia, Thailand resume talks on border spat AFP Thailand sends more troops to Cambodian border Swissinfo

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