Thailand Opened Fire — Cambodia had No Choice but to Defend Itself
[Op-ed] In the early hours of Thursday morning, a dangerous escalation unfolded along the Cambodian–Thai border, one that may mark the most serious military confrontation between the t
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People living at the border areas in Preah Vihear and Oddar Meanchey provinces have been evacuated after authorities advised them to find shelter from border fighting.
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Fighting continues along the border between Thailand and Cambodia this morning, July 24, at key conflict points: Ta Mone Thom Temple, Ta Krabey Temple, the Mom Bei area and near Preah Vihear Temple.
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🧵🇰🇭 🇹🇭 armed conflict:
1) This is an armed conflict between a much more powerful military against a smaller military trying to defend itself. 🇹🇭 use of F-16s shows that imbalance.
🇰🇭 has exercised restraints since the start of the conflict in May when 🇹🇭 killed a 🇰🇭 soldier.
Thailand Strikes First: Cambodia Defends Its Sovereignty
[Op-ed] In a blatant act of military aggression that threatens peace and stability in Southeast Asia, Thai armed forces launched an unprovoked assault against Cambodian troops stationed near the
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