Cambodia says Thailand attacked World Heritage temple site
The Cambodian government said on Thursday that Thai forces struck the Preah Vihear Temple with shells and bombs. It condemned the attack, calling it a serious crime against a world heritage.
Armed clashes that erupted in the two countries' disputed border region on Thursday appeared to continue on Friday at several locations.
Thailand's military says 13 civilians and one soldier have died and more than 40 people have been wounded on the Thai side. More than 100,000 residents are said to have evacuated.
The Cambodian government has not disclosed any information on casualties.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim wrote on social media that he called the leaders of both countries on Thursday and appealed for an immediate ceasefire.
Malaysia currently holds the rotating chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Both Thailand and Cambodia are members of the regional group.
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