Thailand accuses Cambodia of planting land mines after blast hurts 3 soldiers near border
Summary
Three Thai soldiers were hurt by a land mine near the Cambodia-Thailand border. The incident happened shortly after the two countries agreed to a ceasefire after previous conflicts. Thailand claims Cambodia planted new mines, violating international agreements, but Cambodia denies this accusation.Key Facts
- Three Thai soldiers stepped on a land mine along the Cambodia-Thailand border, injuring them.
- The blast happened in Thailand's Sisaket province after a recent ceasefire agreement.
- Thailand accused Cambodia of planting new land mines, which breaks the Ottawa Convention agreements.
- The Ottawa Convention is a global treaty against using land mines.
- This event marks the third land mine incident in less than a month.
- Previous fighting last month killed dozens and displaced over 260,000 people.
- Cambodia denies laying new mines and highlights its past efforts to clear old mines.
- Tensions have risen since a Cambodian soldier was shot by Thai troops in May.
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