Summary
Cambodia denied laying new landmines along its border with Thailand after an explosion injured four Thai soldiers. The explosion occurred in an area with old landmines, according to Cambodia. This incident comes after both countries signed a ceasefire to end recent conflict.
Key Facts
- Cambodia denies putting new landmines near the Thailand border.
- An explosion injured four Thai soldiers in Sisaket province.
- Cambodia said the explosion happened in an area with old landmines.
- The ceasefire was signed last month to end recent fighting between the two countries.
- This fighting killed at least 48 people and displaced about 300,000 people.
- The ceasefire agreement included withdrawing troops and weapons and releasing prisoners.
- Thailand paused releasing Cambodian prisoners over the landmine issue.
- Thai officials inspected and found evidence of landmines where the explosion happened.
