Cambodian army asks Thailand to remove new barbed wire near Preah Vihear temple

Cambodia has accused the Thai troops of erecting a new barbed wire fence on land in front of the 11th century Preah Vihear temple and has asked Thai side to remove it, Koy Kuong, spokesman for the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said Monday. “Our military commander stationed around the temple has sent a letter demanding that the Thai army remove the barbed wire on May 29, one day after they built it,” he told reporters. “So far, the Thai side has not removed it because they say they’ re waiting for their military superiors to inspect the site and make decision,” the spokesman said. …

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