"Cambodian authorities say at least 29 civilians have been injured in the encounter with Thai troops at a contested border site. Dozens of Cambodian civilians were injured when Thailand's military used tear gas and rubber bullets during clashes in a disputed area on the Thai-Cambodia border, the most significant violence since both countries halted cross-border fighting in July. Local media in Cambodia reported that 29 people,"
"The violence marks the most intense confrontation in months since a ceasefire agreed in late July brought an end to fighting between the Southeast Asian neighbours that saw artillery, rocket fire and air strikes kill at least 48 people in both countries and displace hundreds of thousands who fled their homes for safety. Cambodia urges Thailand to avoid actions that could escalate tensions or expand disputes,"
"The Reuters news agency reports that the violence erupted in the vicinity of a contested frontier settlement, which Thailand claims is part of Ban Nong Ya Kaew village in Sa Kaeo province, and which Cambodia claims as part of Prey Chan village in Banteay Meanchey province. Thai Border Patrol Police (BPP) face Cambodian people in a disputed area along the Cambodia-Thailand border on Wednesday [Royal Thai Army/AFP]"
Dozens of Cambodian civilians were injured when Thai forces used tear gas and rubber bullets during clashes at a disputed border site. Local reports said 29 people, including villagers and Buddhist monks, were hurt while Thai military said some of its personnel were also injured. The confrontation occurred in a contested settlement claimed by Thailand as part of Ban Nong Ya Kaew and by Cambodia as part of Prey Chan village. The incident was the most significant violence since a July ceasefire that followed weeks of artillery, rockets and air strikes which killed at least 48 people and displaced hundreds of thousands. Cambodia's Ministry of Defence condemned the actions, urged Thailand to avoid escalation, and described them as violations of Cambodian sovereignty and international law.
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