By Andrey Volkov
Epoch Times Staff
The Cambodian military resumed attacks on Thai troops Tuesday, at the disputed border following the launch of mutual clashes early this month. Both sides have blamed the other for launching the attacks over the disputed border near the 900-year-old Preah Vihear Temple, which belongs to Cambodia.
Thai military officials said that Cambodian forces started the attack by throwing hand grenades across the border, resulting in minor impact, according to the BBC. The fighting has left at least 11 dead, including 3 Thais and 8 Cambodians. Close to 100 were wounded by heavy weapons.
On Monday, the United Nations Security Council called on the two countries to“display maximum restraint and avoid any action that may aggravate the situation.”
The U.N. has left resolving the dispute to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Foreign ministers will discuss the issue at a meeting later this month.
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