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Cambodia says it will take border dispute with Thailand to top UN court
- A Cambodian soldier was killed on Wednesday in a clash at the Emerald Triangle, a border region shared by Cambodia, Thailand, and Laos.
- The incident followed ongoing border disputes rooted in colonial-era boundaries and sporadic violence since 2008, including clashes around Preah Vihear Temple.
- Cambodia accused Thailand of an unprovoked attack and called for an immediate investigation, while both militaries agreed to ease tensions during a meeting the next day.
- Prime Minister Hun Manet stated that Cambodia intends to bring its border dispute with Thailand before the International Court of Justice, regardless of whether Thailand consents to this legal action.
- Cambodia hopes the ICJ filing will prevent further armed conflicts amid ongoing border tensions incited by extremist groups in both countries.
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After the firefight on May 25, the political tension between the two countries with Thailand does not come down, which rejects "external interference" on the borders. A crisis that is intertwined with the verdict expected for June 13 on the former Premier Thaksim, in the past linked by friendship and business to the clan of Hun Sen. And with the contrasts never really endured Bangkok between the political sphere and the military.
"Phumtham" explains the issue of Thai-Cambodian soldiers, confirms that the government and the army are united, adheres to peace and avoids escalating conflicts that will lead to losses, points out that closing the border checkpoint has an impact on the economy and people's way of life.
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