Cambodia Denies Thai Accusations of Temple Misuse, Protests Unilateral Actions at Heritage Sites
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Cambodia Denies Thai Accusations of Temple Misuse, Protests Unilateral Actions at Heritage Sites

Cambodia's Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has vehemently denied Thai military allegations of misusing ancient temples for military purposes, calling them fabrications. The ministry also strongly protested unilateral Thai military activities at Cambodian heritage sites near the border, citing sovereignty violations.

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