Clashes in Thai-Cambodia border
September 19, 2009 by Trend PK
Filed under World News
Clashes in Thai-Cambodia border, Thai “Yellow Shirt” protesters have clashed with police and villagers at an ancient temple in territory at the centre of a dispute between Thailand and Cambodia.
At least 15 people were injured in north-eastern Sisaket province after members of the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) tried to march to the gates of the temple near land claimed by both Thailand and Cambodia, demanding the Thai government seize the disputed territory.
Protesters broke through barricades in attempts to reach the 11th century Preah Vihear temple near the border with Cambodia on Saturday.
Thai riot police used their shields to push back protesters armed with sticks who were trying to beat local villagers.
Clashes in Thai-Cambodia border was first posted on September 19, 2009 at 11:27 pm.
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