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Submitted by unname1 on Fri, 04/29/2011 - 16:40
One Thai soldier has died in a fresh border clash between Thailand and Cambodia, Thai officials say, despite a truce struck hours before.

Thai military spokesmen said four Thai soldiers were hurt in the skirmishes.
Fighting began a week ago and has been mainly around two ancient temples in jungle areas claimed by both countries.

The clashes have displaced tens of thousands of people, and at least 15 troops have been killed. Thailand says that one Thai civilian has also died.

Cambodian Col Suos Sothea said the clashes had begun after the Thais fired shells into Cambodia early on Friday. But officials from both sides suggested the truce could be salvaged.

The violence erupted on 22 April, mainly around the temples of Ta Krabey and Ta Moan. It spread briefly to a third location - the hill-top temple of Preah Vihear - on Tuesday.

BBC/VOVNews

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