Cambodia accused Thailand of using poison gas during fighting along their shared border, though Bangkok denies the charges.
Border conflicts between the two Asian nations are centered on an 11th-century temple, listed as a World Heritage Site in 2008. The international courts ruled in 1962 that the Preah Vihear temple was in Cambodia though parts of the overall temple grounds are in Thai territory.
Clinton, in a statement, said Washington was “deeply concerned” by reports of violence along the Thailand-Cambodia border.
“We strongly urge both sides to exercise restraint, refrain from provocative acts and immediately take all necessary steps to reduce tensions and avoid further conflict,” she said.
Thailand after earlier clashes erupted in February rejected an offer to have U.N. peacekeeping troops sent to the area. The United Nations said troops would be sent in only if both sides were in agreement and they were part of bilateral cooperation between the countries.
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