A Cambodian rocket and artillery strike resulted in at least one civilian death and three injuries, including a child, during renewed military clashes with Thailand near the border. Fighting occurred close to the Ta Muen and another temple, igniting longstanding disputes over the Emerald Triangle region. Thailand closed all border crossings citing clashes in multiple areas and accused Cambodia of unprovoked aggression. Both nations hold each other accountable for the escalation, with accusations of targeting civilians and military provocations contributing to ongoing tension.
At least one civilian was killed in a Cambodian rocket and artillery strike, on Thursday, as its military clashed once again with Thailand over disputed territory.
Fighting erupted near two temples on the border between Thailand's Surin province and Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey. Both governments blame the other for triggering the fresh clash.
Thailand has closed all its border openings with Cambodia with clashes having taken place in at least six locations. Cambodia blamed Thailand for the 'unprovoked military aggression'.
The neighbors are locked in a bitter spat over an area known as the Emerald Triangle, where the borders of both countries and Laos meet.
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